It’s an interesting building, Jim. There must have been advantages in the use
of a round structure, perhaps of strength or uniformity of temperature. I
wonder what the silo was for.
Chris
> On 17 Feb 18, at 21:48, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> When my wife and I arrived in Tennessee in 1953, we drove around exploring
> the area. One of the things that caught our eyes was a series of round barns
> in Franklin County. While I had a Leica IIIa and should have taken photos, I
> did not. To the best of my knowledge, the barns are all gone now. Years
> later, I found that talented pencil artist Don Northcutt had captured one,
> and I have one of his prints, framed in weathered "barn wood". I have
> several of Don's prints, but the barn is a standout.
>
> Are any of you Swiss Luggers or visitors familiar with this style?
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180217-DSCF6332.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180217-DSCF6332.JPG.html>
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
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