June 22, 2007 - Old falling down barn near Fremont, MI
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Whenever I see an old barn that is all but gone I think to myself what could life have been like back then. We'll never know.
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23 comments
this makes a very interesting shot! I am just like you .. I think back to who and what may have been here before me. We are just a small moment in time.
said poppy1812
Alot of hard work that is for sure! And lets not think about not having indoor pluming!
said JamieSmith1313
everything must come to an end
said kellimays
I think as you do. One has to wonder what life was like at one time in places like this. Great 3 this week. Sharon from Minnesota
said sharwils2
One has to go when times come, this is fact of life -Jay
said Jayramji
I often wonder what happened, to cause a farm to fall into ruin. Those big silos don't come cheap! I suspect many of the stories are unhappy ones, in the end. You've caught a sense of melancholy in the midst of the sunlight and greenery.
said faranya100
Mary Ann, that's another beautiful photo that you share with us! I enjoyed very much watching all three of them.
said ykarelic4
Gorgeous photo. I like how the green plants grow along the one tower. Great 3 this week, take care, Ute.
said utehempel
Love this shot and it does bring back fond memories. But as for not knowing, I do know. My Grandparents had a farm way out in the sticks. Two miles from the nearest paved road, inaccessable except by wagon, buggy or sleigh in the winter time, or you could walk. They did have a phone because my father and his younger brother strung the line them selves. But no electricity. They used kerosine lamps, some were as bright as a 6o watt bulb, they had mantles. There was an out house, no indoor plumbing. They kept the food cold in a spring house under the carpentry shop and they had their own chickens, sold eggs and milk, heavy cream and butter from their cows. Grew their own vegetables and fruit. They even had their own smithy shop. They plowed using oxen and later horses. How do I know? Because I spent every summer there until I was 12 years old. I am headed up to that farm in early July. And yes it now has electricity and inddoor plumbing as well as central heat and air. But basically it is still that same old farm with two barns that are as grey as any other old barn. No silos though. But now it is a place for their descendants to visit and enjoy themselves whenever they want. The road is still a little iffy sometimes but then someone always has a four wheel drive to take you there and back down again if needed. I hope you enjoyed my memories as much as I enjoyed relating them. Love Patsy
said patsylaird
Looks like you and Dee were in the same area this week or do you live in the same area? I love the overall look of this shot. It does make you wonder what happened to the families that owned this land, why no one has kept it up or rebuilt on the land. Its kind of sad really. Catch you later, Hugs, Bonnie
said grma_of6
Hi Mary Ann! My husband grew up on an old farm in Illinois and he could tell you that life was just great back then. He remembers not having electricity and the whole bit and he's not all that old! Not young, but not old! Ha! After his parents both died, he and his siblings finally had to have the old homestead bulldozed down, burned, buried in large holes in the ground and covered over--too many vandals having drug parties and other such goings on. They didn't want anyone getting hurt. Lots of happy memories remain in their minds. Nice shot!
said photoop23
And this is my favorit one. Wonderful shot, and great set of three this week . Greetings from Israel - RAN
said ranyaari100
Sad to see these old farm lots neglected this way. A lot of history here.
said mtnets
I LOVE the old building shots... but honestly, I'm grateful I didn't have to live back then. Life without a cell phone, ipod and Webshots? I don't think so! I'm happy to LOOK at it so thanks for posting this one! Na Zdrowie, Kathy
said wikiwords
Beautiful photo - now to explore it - Thanks for sharing your lovely set of three and have a wonderful week - Connie
said coni_fer01
Time passes on, but some of the old things stay with us...
said hamiltrudy1
Another awesome capture, and I LOVE those barns, being born and raised on the farm, d/l time, just love all the growth up the side of the silo, MaryAnn you have made a big tug into my heart here, today....just loved all of your three this week, keep up the EXCELLENT work here on 3 per week...take care now, hugs~M&L.
said umpa1
I always think that too, it is a wonder
said loriarnold101
Hi Mary Ann it is a shot filled with questions as to why it is in this state, but it makes a stunning shot withe ivy....Sandra
said sandrajacktrips
Is it a Amish farm like Dee Ann had seen? Interesting photo again Mary Ann! I like the composition and the light!
said huguette296100
Hi Mary Ann! This is filled with peoples memories. We don't always know who or when, but for sure someone lived and loved well here. Great image! Enjoyed your 3 this week, have a great weekend. Greetings and hugs from, OKLAHOMA. Susie
said segseven
I do the same thing as you do, I always say "If only these walls could talk". Great shot.
said luvnartusa
Beautiful photo! I love the ivy growing up the silo and wood in the ruins. Beautiful sky to cooperate with contrasting colors. Gorgeous shot!! - DeeAnne P.S. I hear life was hard back then - lots of work with no electronic gadgets to make things easier.
said missdee101
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