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Then & Now - Show Barn Photo Comparisons
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(Then-2001)  Show Barn left, background (Mare Barn right).  Looking north from the Stallion Barn.
(Then-2001) Show Barn left, background (Mare Barn right). Looking north from the Stallion Barn.

(Now-Oct 2011)  Open House.  Note the Show Barn's new cupola.
(Now-Oct 2011) Note the Show Barn's new cupola.

(Then)  Show Barn right, which has a cupola.  It was subsequently removed. (A Maasdam Family photo, apparently in the 1920's).
(Then) Show Barn right, which has a cupola.  It was subsequently removed. (A Maasdam Family photo, apparently in the 1920's).

(Now-Oct 2011)  During Open House.  The Show/Milking Barn housed cows, and showcased horses for customers.
(Now-Oct 2011) During Open House. The Show/Milking Barn housed cows, and showcased horses for customers.

(Then-2001)  Show Barn, southeast side.
(Then-2001) Show Barn, southeast side.

(Then-May 2005)  Restoration has not yet started.
(Then-May 2005) Restoration has not yet started.

(Then-2001)  A longer view of the Show Barn.  The Mare Barn can just be seen on right.
(Then-2001) A longer view of the Show Barn. The Mare Barn can just be seen on right.

(Then-Jan 2011)  The roof is being fixed, and a new cupola is being attached, but more restoration work is needed.
(Then-Jan 2011) The roof is being fixed, and a new cupola is being attached, but more restoration work is needed.

(Then-2001)  Show Barn, south side.
(Then-2001) Show Barn, south side.

(Then-Aug 2009)  Before Restoration began.
(Then-Aug 2009) Before Restoration began.

(Now-Oct 2011)  Cupola done, roof replaced, siding repaired and painted, etc.
(Now-Oct 2011) Cupola done, roof replaced, siding repaired and painted, etc.

(Now-Oct 2011)  Open House, Oct 8, 2011.  Basic restoration is done, now small things need attention.
(Now-Oct 2011) Open House, Oct 8, 2011.  Basic restoration is done, now small things need attention.

(Then-2001)  Show Barn, main floor, looking north.  Cows were housed here.
(Then-2001) Show Barn, main floor, looking north. Cows were housed here.

(Then-May 2011)  The cleaning crew, all volunteers.
(Then-May 2011) The cleaning crew, all volunteers.

(Now-Oct 2011)  This carrier on the main floor, from another barn, still works, and has an authentic patina.
(Now-Oct 2011) This carrier on the main floor, from another barn, still works, and has an authentic patina.

(Then-2001)  Storage room in the Show Barn.
(Then-2001) Storage room in the Show Barn.

(Then-Aug 2011)  Storage room has been cleaned & painted - small tools will be displayed here.
S(Then-Aug 2011). Storage room has been cleaned & painted - small tools will be displayed here.

(Now-Oct 2011)  Storage room is ready for visitors.
(Now-Oct 2011) Storage room is ready for visitors.

(Then-2001)  Workshop room in the Show Barn.
(Then-2001) Workshop room in the Show Barn.

(Now-Oct 2011)  Various hand tools are on display in the Workshop room.
(Now-Oct 2011) Various hand tools are on display in the Workshop room.

(Then-2001)  Show Barn loft.  The framing used ideas from the Louden Barn Planning Service.
(Then-2001) Show Barn loft.  The framing used ideas from the Louden Barn Planning Service.

(Then-Sep 2009)  Show Barn loft after a thorough cleaning.
(Then-Sep 2009) Show Barn loft after a thorough cleaning.

(Then-Sep 2009)  The Louden Hay Carrier (and track) is still here, with its ropes.
(Then-Sep 2009) The Louden Hay Carrier (and track) is still here, with its ropes.

(Now-Oct 2011)  A hole cut into the barn ceiling lets a visitor see the loft.  Note the track for the Louden Hay Carrier.
(Now-Oct 2011) A hole cut into the barn ceiling lets a visitor see the loft, which used ideas from the Louden Barn Planning Service. Note the track for the Louden Hay Carrier.


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


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