Rebirth #10678

Old barns and farm sheds can often be a collection of things both inside and out, all of which will tell a lot about who lives there on the farm. Things and stuff just naturally accumulate there and it’s an open book with tales to tell. A bit like a museum, the collection can cover decades of time and in some cases, even generations of a family.

And as it piles up over time, you get a heap of rustic Americana. Here against the graying rough sawn barn siding are old wagon wheels and yokes from horse-drawn days, a birdhouse jug, and a lot of elk antlers brought back from many hunts out West. There’s also the feminine touch with red geraniums growing in a worn galvanized bucket, and you might also want to know how warm it isn’t in the middle of winter.

Overall, this is quite a unique and eclectic hodge podge that only time can accumulate around an old barn. And it’s only possible with varied interests in life as well.

For more unusual and often rustic views like this one, check out the interesting Barn Details collection on this website.

Location: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Picture and story © Andrew Dierks