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A Monument To Another Time And Lifestyle

By Karen Kruschka

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executives

August 16, 2011 11:55 PM

Old Dairy Barn

This well preserved dairy barn constantly reminds us there was a time when farming of many types, including tobacco, was the mainstay of the Prince William County economy. It is located at the junction of two major roadways and is almost totally surrounded by commercial activity.

There is still a lot of farmland in Prince William, but tobacco is no longer a "cash cow". Dairy farming carries on, but certainly to a very much lesser degree than when this barn thrived.

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Karen, This is a nice localism post. I love the picture. It is a great reminder of the days when there were many farms .

Aug 16, 2011 11:57 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Gita I'm sure Bucks County was much the same

Aug 17, 2011 12:00 AM

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME

Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Own a big old barn and that one is in good shape. It does not just happen and needs money poured in to keep it the original beauty that it was, still is.

Aug 17, 2011 12:14 AM

Kathryn Acciari

Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA

Mortgage Loan Originator

That is a beautiful photo, Karen. That barn is obviously well-maintained. Just beautiful.

Aug 17, 2011 12:20 AM

Gerry Michaels

Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA

GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Karen, bank barns are the thing here in Dutch country. I love old barns and covered bridges, something we have a multitude of here in Pa

Aug 17, 2011 12:21 AM

Andrew It is always pleasing to see when care is given to a treasured item

Aug 17, 2011 12:24 AM

Kathryn I enjoy the sight every time we pass it

Aug 17, 2011 12:26 AM

Gerry We're a little short on the covered bridge supply - our southern winters were milder :)

Aug 17, 2011 12:28 AM

Gail C. Harris

Resource Network, LLC SFR, AHWD, ACRE, SMAR Board Director - Chesapeake Beach, MD

Reach the BEACH with Gail C. Harris (cell: 703.868

Great photo. Is this structure in Manassas? :0)

Aug 17, 2011 12:45 AM

Gail Yup, and I'll bet you even know it's at the intersection of Rt 28 and the Prince William Parkway :)

Aug 17, 2011 12:53 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Great photo. Our ActiveRain friend Rob Thomas will love the picture.

I posted this on my Facebook page.

Life is good!

Aug 17, 2011 12:59 AM

Roy His has beautiful countryside surrounding them - this one doesn't

Aug 17, 2011 01:43 AM

Larry Atkins

State Wide Realty Co. - Farmville, VA

Veteran Owned & Operated

I love to look at the old barns and such when we drive through the countryside. They are so picturesque. It's sad to see so many farms that were the back bone of our area disappear but your right dairy farms are still quite abundant in Virginia.

Aug 17, 2011 03:51 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Karen, I've seen a couple of very old barns I want to take photos of...just haven't been able to make the stops.

Aug 17, 2011 08:27 AM

Pam Dent

Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc. - Charlottesville, VA

REALTOR® - Charlottesville Virginia Homes / Horse

Karen - What a beautiful old barn and it appears to be in excellent condition. You don't see may brick barns.

Aug 17, 2011 03:49 PM

Larry They are probably more abundant in Farmville than Prince William County

Aug 18, 2011 12:05 AM

Rebecca This photo required a pulloff to the gravel on a parkway

Aug 18, 2011 12:07 AM

Pam That is probably it is in such good condition

Aug 18, 2011 12:08 AM

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