House Converted to Sheep Barn
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Title | House Converted to Sheep Barn |
Coverage-Year | 1890~ |
Description | This building on the Leo Miller farm was constructed as a residence in the 1870s. Twenty years later, it was converted to a sheep barn. |
Interpretation | Farmers would often build better houses once they prospered -- especially at the turn of the 20th century. Old houses had many uses. |
Inscription | This building on the Leo Miller farm was constructed as a residence in the 1870s. Within twenty years, it had been converted into part of a sheep barn. (W.Walters) |
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Author or Creator | McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill. |
Other Contributors | Walters, William D, Jr., 1942- |
Resource Type | Still image |
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Collection Publisher | McLean County Museum of History |
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Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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House Converted to Sheep Barn |