The Persistence Foundation - Historic Barns of Nipmoose

 

Photographs by Constance Kheel



 

Some of these diverse building traditions are evident in the fully restored Historic Barns of Nipmoose.


The Scottish Barn, the oldest of the Nipmoose barns, is a rare example of an 18th century thrashing barn. Its enormous size and dazzling frame of massive white oak timbers are breathtaking to behold.


The German Barn, which dates to the mid 19th century, housed cows, horses and hay. Its impressive structure reflects an early building tradition found in the Hoosick region.


The Corn Crib, built in the early 1800s is a remarkably intact example of a structure dedicated to the storage of corn and grain.


The Persistence Foundation (TPF) began an extensive restoration of the barns in 2001. Ron Babcock, skilled in the art of timber framing, undertook the disassembly, repair, siting and raising of all three barns. His brother, Clayton Babcock, erected the magnificent dry laid stone foundations.


These barns now offer a unique opportunity to step into the past and experience the resplendent architecture of historic barns.


Historic Barns of Nipmoose Gallery offers photographs of the Nipmoose Farm's landscape and buildings. To learn more about the barns and their restoration, please explore the links to each of the barns.


More information about each of the Nipmoose barns is available on this website (before, during and after restoration).


To schedule a visit to the barns, please Contact TPF.