This more simplistic style of barn is called a granary. The upper level in the center is used for storing threshed grain or animal feed.[1] The storage room is elevated well above ground level to prevent rodents and other critters from getting into it. The "lean to" porticoes on both sides of granary-style barns are typically used as animal pens or for storing tractors and other equipment out of the rain.
• PHOTO BY ME •
The above photograph was taken several years ago when I first encountered this barn and added it to my Old Barn Project. Because I wanted to add it to the #steemitworldmap project, I looked at the location on Google Maps today to get the latitude and longitude of the spot where the photo was taken. I was surprised to discover that the "Street View" seems to indicate that the owners cleared the land immediately around the barn so that the full structure is now visible. I took the following screenshot and processed it in the same way I did the above photo:
• PHOTO BY GOOGLE MAPS, "STREET VIEW" •
Now I suppose I should revisit the barn and get another shot of my own without the bushes and weeds in the way!
