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Show Architect/Builder: probably Lauritz Larsen Building Materials: log Building Type/Style: vernacular____________ -———————•——————————————————————————'—————--—————•——•————————————i—————————————————————————————————————-—•———— Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: ' (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) : 9 This barn consists of three different sections, each a different style and .-om a different date, (see drawing). The oldest part is the central log section and log stable to the west. The large log crib is exceptional for Spring City log barns for two reasons: 1) it has a door in the broadside of the main crib; 2) the craftmanship of log work is way above normal effort usually ectended to log barns. The barn type is obscure, but seems related to the threebay side-opening English Style (Glassie, p. 133-141). The log work is excellent, the logs are hewed square on top and sides and fit tightly together without chinking. The corner notches are full dovetail and flush with ends of barn. The log stable rerpresents standard Spring City log barn construction. The logs are left round and held together by crudelly executed "V" notching. A new pole hay barii has been tacked onto the east side. There is nothing noteworthy here except the loft floor is made of woven willow branches. The third section is a board and pattern frame shed on the north. Statement of Historical Significance: D Aboriginal Americans ^Agriculture 63 Architecture D The Arts D D D D D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry ' D D D D D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation D O D D Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation The old section of barn is one of the outstanding barns remaining in:Spring City. The type is as yet not fully documented and the construction seems Scandinavian but it is still too early to be sure. |
