The Romantic Old Barns of Route 20
Hi everyone! My family celebrated Memorial Day on Sunday and my sweet husband had to work on the Monday holiday, so I took the opportunity to take a little drive out into the countryside to shoot some photographs. We had recently driven west on Route 20 to attend The Beekman Boys Farm Tour, and a number of old barns captured my imagination.
This wonderful old farm produced eggs for the market. Locals will be familiar with the name Jewett; their eggs are available in some of our local grocery stores. It sits back from the road and is a feast for the eyes.
One of the time worn windows gracing the Jewett farm.
Some barns are not easily photographed. They sit awkwardly, too far away, or have mutlitple power lines obstructing the “perfect” shot. But the persistent soul often discovers an alternative, like this side view with birches–love!
Standing there in out-lived duty, that old friend that welcomes me.
~ Nan Sexton
Who knew barn doors could be so handsome?
I’m just loving these stenciled horses. Must’ve been a horse farm at one time. I didn’t notice any nearby; perhaps they’d been taken out to a far pasture for the day.
~Connetta Jean
Okay, she’s not a barn, but she called out to me from the side of the road and demanded some attention. She desperately wanted his picture taken, so I obliged. Of course. The rusty roof. The butter yellow door. The concrete chimley (as my father-in-law would say). Sweet.
This is what I would call a classic barn–large and deep red, with its gambrel roof and two silo friends standing guard beside it. It enhances the countryside with its charming good looks.
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I love those grand old barns! The abandoned farms your photographed here captured my imagination even more. Simply beautiful.
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We have an old barn in our yard. :O) It was built by my husband's paternal grandfather and they used it to hang up tobacco back in the day. Now, a fair number of the metal roof plates have been torn off by wind, but the old gal isn't about to fall down.
Wonderful old barns, thanks so much for sharing.
Beautiful barns! I too am captivated by them and we have a abundance in my area. On side streets, on main roads and there are many on Rt 5 & 20 that runs through the Finger Lakes area of NY. Great post idea!
Yes I feel the same way about barns! I get that from my mom and her love for them. Your photos really captured something magical and I love that you took shots of those little worn homes…whenever I pass places like these my mind just wonders off to what it once was, who lived there, and so on….just so much beauty here! A wonderful weekend to you! Nicole xoxo
I am loving these pictures. I think the first one would be really cool as a 2000 piece puzzle! Thanks for sharing @ TTF.
I could linger all day over your gorgeous photos! Love the horses on the red barn 🙂
Thanks for sharing this at History & Home, take care. Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
Hi Diana,
What a great collection of barn shots!!! Tom The Backroads Traveller and Barn Crazy Guy
These are wonderful. I especially like the little house with the sagging roof….and that poem! Janey
I LOVE Lilacs!!!
And such wonderful barns…full of old time charm.
I love weathered old barns!
I LOVE all your images Diana, but I guess if I had to pick a favorite it would be the first one.
Wonderful series. Always did love to photograph barns too.
These are some lovely, old places that are amazingly photogenic!
You sure found an awesome collection of old barns. I can't pick a favorite. Thanks for linking up!
I love old barns and am fortunate to have several in my area that I drive by daily. It is homey and cozy and so New York to have them still standing!