Historic Barns of Connecticut

Designations

n/a

Historic Significance

Insufficient data for inclusion in State Historic Resource Inventory (TL)

Field Notes

Nathaniel Loomis gambrel/cape dates from 1718. Main barn is square rule post and beam construction with several attached and separate sheds. There were up to 22 Jersey cows in 1940s and 1950s, when the cultivation was done by work horses. Property was also a kennel for field trial dogs in 1940s to the 1960s, and cauliflower, tomatoes and strawberries were grown for the Hartford Regional Market. Morgan horses have been raised since 1963. Barn framing is largely original, later re-sided and with metal roof.

Use (Historic)

• agriculture

Use (Present)

• unknown

Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Demolished

n/a

Location Integrity

Unknown

Related features

• Barn
• Shed

Environment features

• Active Agriculture
• Open Land
• Residential
• Rural
• Woodland

Relationship to surroundings

n/a

Building Typology

• English

Materials

• Concrete Block
• Flush-board
• Vertical Siding

Structural System

• Post & Beam
• Wood Frame

Roof materials

• Metal

Roof type

• Gable
• Shed

Approximate Dimensions

n/a

Date Compiled

03/07/2010

Compiled By

Jim Pendergrast