This is a typical Wisconsin barn, including the attached milkhouse (jutting out in front), the silo room (that area between the silo and the barn) and the main barn. What is not typical, however, is the paint job done on the concrete stave silo tops. Now that's creative!
This barn happens to be east of Rice Lake, Wisconsin on Highway 48.
Silo and one of the cupolas
Across the road to the south is this fence and farm gate. This is quite unusual. One doesn't see many gate posts with lions around here.
Another Wisconsin Barn
This looks more like a horse barn with a hay loft, or maybe it was the original cow barn. I think I see a peek of the newer main barn in the background, next to the silo. Also, to the left is a corn crib and I think to the right is a machine shed, where farm equipment is stored.
Notice the woven wire fence with a single strand of (probably) barbed wire at the top. I'll admit that most of my fence photos look alike. There's not a lot of variety in fencing on Wisconsin farms. It's usually a board fence, a woven wire fence, a barbed wire fence, electric fence, or in the case of fowl, chicken wire fencing.
Horses, on a very bright Wisconsin winter day
NOT A WISCONSIN BARN
Pink Farm on Hwy 212, Minnesota
And although it's not a Wisconsin barn, I thought I'd post this photo that our son took on his way home from our house last week. He said that the farm has always been pink. Who knows why. Maybe the original owners had stock in Pepto Bismol. Remind me never to paint our barn pink. I wonder if it will scare off the green grass that would otherwise appear in April or May.
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57 comments:
Oh love the top barn and I DO know the secret to that pink barn. We happen to have one too it may be a bad paint job that faded in the sun. Not sure if it is right in this case but it surely was for ours:) Hug B
Yes, that is true about WI - no neat fences - but, we make it up in cool barns.
I love, love the barns, and that paint horse is very splashy! (Our youngest had a paint, but it had a lot more solid red than splash.)
Have a wonderful day!
The barns are all unique, and who knows how or why they painted the tops of the silos? Lots of snow in your fence photo!
More beautiful barns:) Love them all, even the pink one has it's own beauty about it! Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!
Love all the pics! I noticed the tops of the silos right away-- fun!
What great barns. The pink one is great. Tom The Backroads Traveller
I was thinking there is a typical, classic red barn until I saw the creative silo paint--very fun. That would make a passerby smile I think. As to the pink one--you are right, PeptoBismal, at least that's the shade of pink!
The top barn almost appears to have a cultural aspect to the paint decor, including the lions at the gate?
I have to agree that a bright pink barn is rather odd and does look like a subliminal add for Pepto. :-)
Ooooo that pink barn makes me feel like I NEED some pepto!! The other two are what I like ;)
Wendy
I wonder if the pink barn used to be red and faded.. my favorite of the three is the middle one, the old one, i just love that weathered board look.. and i like the top of the silo better than the painted one. whomever painted the tops was a brave person...
No pink barns for me either . . .
I do like the weathered looking barn . . .
and the fancy painted silos next to the bright red barn!
Your photos make me remember
Winter Wisconsin Crisp!
I always enjoy seeing pictures of barns...reminds me of my days growing up on the farm.
How nice a special touch was added to the barn. Definitely an eye catcher.
Have you been missing out on the snow and sending it all east?
I do prefer the red barns. Pink seems a little off. I love the horses. Wonderful series of barns and fence shots.. Have a happy day!
Love the barns..There are many of them around here..Maybe I'll take a ride when the winter slows down..Pink!! Who does that??
i like how you didn't claim that pink farm. :) love the barn and the colorful silo tops! and the pretty horses, too. the lion gate sure is unique for your part of the country!
Wow, that is a LOT of pink! The owner clearly got a deal on the paint. ;o)
While the red barn is wonderful, I am drawn to the barn with the hay loft that desperately needs some TLC.
Oh gosh, love all these places. You don't see those lions much (even though we have a neighbor up the road who does) they look great! I'd love the whole works at the end of our drive.
I have to drive by a Pepto Bismol house on the way to my mom's. It has been that way for as long as I can remember and I always chuckle as I drive by. Would hate to be their neighbors. Lots of great photos today. xo Laura
The silo's stand tall compared to the last barn so aged.
A pink barn! Well, I have seen it all now! But really, it does not look that bad! Kind of cute actually! The first pictures with the painted silo, I noticed that right away, it is so cool!! And very pretty. Picture five also looks like they painted to top of their silo.
Great barns and what a hoot that pink one is. I always wonder if they got a deal on some "oops" paint!
That pink barn is sure something lol Great pictures :)
Well, that sure is a pink farm! I wonder if the farmer is a woman? Interesting.
Love your other photos. My brother put himself through college building silos (the metal ones, not the stone ones). That led him to own his own commercial door company, after college. It was very lucrative and my sister-in-law was well cared for when he died of cancer at age 48. Whenever I see silos, I think of Randy. Good memories!
Beautiful barns and silos. I think another blogger shared that group of pink barns once, if I recall. The paint job on the silo tops is interesting and showy.
I always love your barn posts...such great views. You know, I don't think I would want a pink barn either.
The barns in Wisconsin are amazing! I love the photos. What beautiful shots you have captured. I just love the splendid barns. What artwork!
The barns are gorgeous although I prefer the red rather than the pink one. Great fences and I love the hor.
Afternoon, I love the farms, barn and silo. Enjoy seeing bits of Wisconsin. Blessings Francine.
The barn is great! Love the interesting top of the silo. As for the pink one, I have not ever seen one that color before. You do have to wonder what they were thinking. :-)
Here I go with my opinion on barns again...but pink? Really?
Oh well. What do I know? I suppose I am just a traditionalist. :)
The first one is perfect in every way. Not too sure about the pink. Wonder if they chose a cheap brand of red and it faded. Thanks for linking this week!
Hi Judy,
I know! You could, like, Build a different kind of fence, then photograph it! No? Oh. Ok. Just trying to be helpful. LOL!
And, seriously, come check out my latest post. Have a bit of a health update. Nothing horrible. Just an update.
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Love that first red barn. - Margy
Absolutely Beautiful! I love to ride in the country and view barns, always wondering abut the stories they could tell. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Sue
I enjoyed the tour - beautiful photos.
Amalia
xo
Love your typical Wisconsin red barn! And I know that pink barn. I posted a photo of it once quite awhile ago.
Beautiful winter pictures, love the barns.
Lovely snowy shots. That cupola is wonderful.
Beautiful barns especially the first red one. Pink and multi colored paint not so much but individuality is what makes for interest. :-)
Beautiful barns!! I even like the pink one! LOL! blessings ~ tanna
You found some amazing barns to share this week, my favourite has to be the pink one which looks wonderful against the bright blue sky, great capture.
I love the way these barns look admidst the snow. So beautiful!
Love the Wisconsin barns, the fence and the horses! great shots of all of them. As for the pink barn....made m think of the pink house in the book & movie The Secret Life of Bees. :-)
Oh my... your barn photo's are lovely... i find the silo roof interesting painted with the different colors . The blue sky makes the barn stand out. The pink barn has me scratching my head and saying Why? LOL I would love to wander some Wisconsin back roads one day.
Great pictures of all those barns and the creatively painted silo :)
Love the horse picture - but what did those people think painting their farm in pink!!!? :))
Have a fine day
【ツ】Knipsa
Hi Judy, great barn and silo pics. That pink barn is amazing. Is it actually pink or faded over time? I love the red barn however. Great sunshine shots.
Have a great day!
CM
I like the painting on the silo tops.
The pink sure is interesting.
Have a great day & stay warm!!
I like the blue and yellow on the tops of the silos. I also like the weathered bard, what a lovely texture. Pink certainly is an interesting color choice for a barn...
I like your choices of all.
I have never been to Wisconsin nor experienced that kind of winter, but I imagine that cheerful pain jobs like on those silos could be a helpful splash of color in the cold white.
Lots of great fences, barns here today. I do like the unusual paint job on the Silo's. The Pink Barn and house...not so much. Loved the Lions on the fence posts.
Some lovely barns here. We just don't have big barns like this down in East Texas...always fun to see! Hope you have a great afternoon and stay warm..
I like the gate with the lions on top. They are small lions - around here, they make these giant size ones.
Really lovely shots. Like you, I don't care for the pink barn!
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