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An Itinerant Historian With a Camera

GORDON BECK PHOTOGRAPHY by Claudia Smith, OBP Secretary Part 2 – continued from last week Gordon understood the future value of his photographs and his goal was to “document and photograph the...

The New Custodians: Part 3 of 3

by Cathy and Richard Cooper, Kingston Continued from Part 2 published May 1st. | Part 1 published May 1st. We learned that the original 100 acres was first granted in 1775 to Silas Johnstone as part...

The New Custodians: Part 2 of 3

by Cathy and Richard Cooper, Kingston Continued from Part 1 published May 1st. | Part 3 published May 1st. Travis’s plan included a complete deconstruction of the existing barn. A review of what we...

The New Custodians: Part 1 of 3

by Cathy and Richard Cooper, Kingston Continue to Part 2 published May 1st. | Part 3 published May 1st. We knew the barn on our property had been there a long time, as we were told by the insurance...

An Itinerant Historian With a Camera

GORDON BECK PHOTOGRAPHY by Claudia Smith, OBP Secretary Part 3, continued from last week Gordon worked for the Montreal Gazette for 25 years chronicling Montreal’s history from Expo 67 to...

Artist Creates Images of Bruce County Barns

By: John C. Carter, OBP Regional Representative It is always gratifying to learn of an Ontario artist who is documenting and creating images of Ontario barns. Such is the case of Southampton/Oakville...

Most common Myth of Barn Conversions: Part 2

“My Barn has been standing for 100 years it should be good to go!” Most common Myth of Barn Conversions: Part 2 of 2 By Krista Hulshof continued from Part 1 published on August 15th Some of the...

Most common Myth of Barn Conversions: Part 1

“My Barn has been standing for 100 years it should be good to go!” Most common Myth of Barn Conversions: Part 1 of 2 | Continue to Part 2 By Krista Hulshof This is the phrase many barn owners think...

Enns Barn Painting Collection: Installment 5 of 5

Throughout June, Ontario Barn Preservation is pleased to bring to you barn paintings from the collection of David and Sandy Enns – enjoy this final installation and please document the barns you...

Enns Barn Painting Collection: Installment 4 of 5

Throughout June, Ontario Barn Preservation is pleased to bring to you barn paintings from the collection of David and Sandy Enns – enjoy! Please note that the copyright of the paintings is held by the...