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The Historic Post & Beam Barn

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Excavation for foundation side footings

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​Side walls in place

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Framing the side footings

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Backfilled side walls
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Laying floor slab

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Smoothing the floor Slab

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Barn floor in place

27 May 2020 -- Barn arrives

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Barn kit arrives as three semi-loads
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Last parts being unloaded

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Unloading the post & beam barn components

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Now its time to raise the barn!

June 17, 2020 -- Foundation Backfilled

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June 19, 2020 -- Sill plates installed on foundation

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June 27, 2020 -- Assembly of post and beam elements begin.

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This effort will require the support of SPVHS members and friends of the Society.  Please consider donating to this effort. Click on the donate button at the top of this page. When you are taken to donation site, please indicate that your donation is to support the building of the Farm Barn.  Thank for your help in supporting this effort in bringing the history of the South Platte Valley to life.  
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