Then & Now - Mare Barn Photo Comparisons
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(Then)  A Maasdam Family photo, apparently in the 1920's.

(Now-Oct 2011)  During Open House, Oct 8, 2011.

(Then-2001)  Mare Barn left.  Looking south.

(Then-Jul 2007)  Restoration on the Mare Barn is about to begin.

(Now-Oct 2011)  All three barns have been restored.  The Loop Trail passes by here.

(Then-2001)  Mare Barn, south-west side.  The cupola was removed at some point in the past.

(Then-May 2005)  Mare Barn, south-west side.

(Then-Jul 2007)  The Mare Barn - the windows will be restored, the roof will be replaced, and the foundation needed work.

(Then-Jan 2008)  The roof covering was replaced and a new cupola was built.  SW corner.

(Now-Oct 2011)  During Open House.

(Then-2001)  Mare Barn, south-east side.

(Now-Aug 2010)  The original sign was not centered, so the reproduced sign is not either.

(Then-2001)  Mare Barn, main floor.

(Then-Jul 2007)  There are eight stalls, one for each mare.

(Now-Oct 2011)  Four mares were housed here for Open House.

(Now-Oct 2011)  The displays are ready for Open House.

(Then-2001)  Mare Barn loft, with grain bin in background.

(Now-2011)  A hole cut in the ceiling lets you see the loft.  Grain bin to the left, Hay Carrier Track is at the top.

(Now-Oct 2011)  The Mare Barn, with the Show Barn behind it.

(Now-Oct 2011)  Sunset at the Maasdam Barns.

The 2007 and newer photos are by Jeff Fitz-Randolph
The 2001 black & white photos are from the Historic Study prepared for the Iowa DOT in 2002 (PDF).