Early Bank Barn built around 1876 with silo added 1917 and
stable 1950s. Stone foundation, post and beam frame, barn board siding, gable
roof of wood with wood shingle and then sheet metal, accessible by request to
owner, in farm use now. Gable front entrance. About 120 by 60 plus 20 for
stable.
In continuous use since 1876; barn is actually older than
house. Barn includes both hand-hewn and sawn beams and round log beams. Large
barn for the area. Original 400-acre lot was split up in the 1970s when Pliny
Page had to sell out. Dr. Thomas (current owner’s father) used cables to pull
the back of the barn together. Currently 135 acres in use for beef cows,
chickens, goats, haying. Owners: late 1800s-early 1900s Steven Hastings; until
late 1930s Frank Hastings; late 1930s to World War II Leo Donna; WW II to 1950s
Gillander; 1950s-1970s Pliny Page; 1975 to now, Dr. Thomas and then current
owners. Silo built in 1917, “Natco Imperishable Silo” from the National
Fireproofing Co., Pittsburgh, PA. Silo developed problems after blasting for
Interstate 91 occurred over the hill behind barn. Milkhouse now incorporated
into the stable built to comply with 1950s milking laws.
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