The historic Bell Barn is just north of Indian Head, Saskatchewan.
Not exactly the original but...in 2008 it was decided that the barn, being in a state of disrepair, needed a new life. The barn was dismantled stone by stone and then rebuilt, utilizing those same stones on a site just a little north of the original.
I remember seeing the original Bell Barn in the late 1970's when it was still in reasonably good condition. What you see in these recent photographs is remarkably exact except for the metal roof...the original barn had a cedar shake roof.
Kudos to all those involved in bringing back a piece of the past!
Photographed on October 8, 2020.
Now that was a labour of love! Kudos to those involved for sure. Wonder what it's used for now - or if it simply stands as a monument.
ReplyDeleteEducation (among other things): https://bellbarn.ca/education/programs/
DeleteUnusual. Never seen anything like this.
ReplyDeleteThere were quite a few round barns in Saskatchewan at one time...I've only seen a few of them. Check out this link:
Deletehttp://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/archives/korvemaker/Round%20Barns%20of%20Saskatchewan%20-%2019%20-%20May%2021%202020.pdf