Any Roosters Home ??

[Side X Side]

This photo reminds me of a old barn in N. D. that was filled with cow feed that the deer lived on! The most tender deer I ever ate!

[Twice Shooter]

When looking around these old houses, no matter where they are, be very cautious for old wells. Some were hand dug and not filled in when the occupants left. Some were covered by boards and the wood has rotted and grown over by weeds and grass. They could cause a very fast disappearing act. Cheers, Tom

[TARNATION !!!]

Richard: This particular barn is about 15 miles from the 49th parallel. Closest ND town is Ambrose. I guess they would have been same era construction.

Tom: You are quite right and no one needs to unceremoniously find the bottom of an old well. I have encountered a couple where a local farmer had recovered with new wood. During one summer, I came across an ice well that obviously still worked. The wooden cover had rotted out, some slats still in place but the rest dropped in. Snow was able to fill the hole and in the heat of a prairie summer, I could see a lot of ice down there. I imagine more than one deer had been stored in that walk in (well climb down) freezer during the Great Depression.

Cheers,
Jack

[Autumn Daze]

Jack, Have you ever bothered to investigate the innards of some of these old homesteads? Or would that be too hazardous?

[TARNATION !!!]

I have not set foot inside any. Many are ready to cave in on themselves. I have peered through windows or doors. Most are vacant. Occasionally there is still a rusted out wood stove. Whatever wasn't taken when abandoned has been "liberated" (stolen) years ago. But they do make great pictures.
Cheers,
Jack

[Autumn Daze]

Thanks Jack...