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Show Architect/Builder: Building Materials: 1og and frame Building Type/Style: vernacnlar Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: £ £ {jj 5 § j (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) » : .-"••.<..--•--.--•-' ; _ ; ' : This bam is smaller than the log hay barn type ubiquitous in Spring City. The barn consists of a single log crib. The appearance of the structure suggests that the lower portion, chinked and accessible through a gable door, was used as . the stable, while the upper section was unchinked and used for hay storage. A large gable opening on the upper story allowed entrance into the hay loft. Corner timbering is "V" notching. A frame addition stands to the east and is of. later vintage. The roof is now gone. ft ^ O 05 E Statement of Historical Significance: D D D D D AboriginalAmericans Agriculture . Architecture The Arts Commerce D O D D D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry D D D D D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation This is an unusual bam in Spring City. D D D D Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation Further study will be needed to determine its type and orgin. The house on this lot probably replaced an early structure built by the John Johnson family in the 1880's. Johnson probably built the barn during this early period. The new house was built in the twentieth-century and has been altered so as to prohibit contributory status. attention. The barn, however, stands on its own and warrants |
