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| The Magers Hay Barn, built ca. 1930, inherited by daughter Mamie Magers Griffin |
Yep. Granddaddy built this four story monster of a barn--back in the 1930s. The story goes that everyone laughed at him. How could he ever pay for such a barn during the Great Depression and what was he going to do with it anyway?
Well, he filled the entire three top floors with hay--stacked it to the top--and in one year his barn was paid off completely. The locals shook their heads in amazement. . .
It truly WAS a grand old barn. I played in and around it many times during the summers of my youth. Guess I took it for granted back then. Once it was torn down circa 1980s, I felt an old friend had been taken from me. I hadn't been around it in years, but there was a comfort in driving down the road and seeing it standing tall--four stories tall.
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oh, so sorry it is gone! wow! it looked beautiful! and must have been a monster!
What a fantastic red barn! And I love the story behind it.
Oh, I so love this!!! What a barn...and such a shame it is no longer there.
It is a GRAND barn with a grand story!! What a smart granddaddy you had!!
It is a GRAND barn with a grand story!! What a smart granddaddy you had!!
wonderful old barn.. Glad you saved the memories!
A grand barn by your granddaddy. Such a shame that it is gone. I love that car in the left stall. :)
I'm so glad you shared this one. It's just beautiful and I love that it's part of your history. Sorry it's gone now.
It was definitely a majestic barn and it's nice that you have memories of it.
It's a shame that beautiful barn is gone now. I wonder what happened to the vintage car in the side door?
What a beauty! So large...love the red and white. Sad that its gone.
This huge barn is beautiful! Great story behind it, too. Thanks for sharing!
It was a lovely barn! SO glad you have a photo of it - and very sorry it has been taken down! What a shame!
barn heaven maybe. huge. i love all that is going on. so many doors, windows & openings ... wow!! (:
Wonderful story. Lucky you...a treasured photo and wonderful memories.
oh what a great old barn....why did they tear it down? i hate that!
I love hearing the stories behind these old barns & esp one like that... Thank you so much for sharing this beauty & story w/ us!!! =)
Sigh...just love old barns. It's such a shame when they are torn down.
Wow! This was a beautiful barn....glad you have pics and even though its gone now....your memories will last forever.
Wonderful barn--your granddaddy was a smart man. Too bad the old dear was torn down, but it lives on in your memory and the photos.
This is a great family story to pass on--that can do attitude post Depression. Am I understanding right? The barn was rebuilt after 1980?
You can tell it was definitely a beauty in its day. Love that old vintage car parked in there too.
So glad you have the picture and the memories to share with us.
It's the largest barn I've ever seen, and it's a beauty. He must have been a very wise man.
What a wonderful old barn. Thank goodness for photographs to help us remember days gone by.
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