Cow Shed

Description

The cow shed, circa 1800?, has traditional English framing with clapboard and vertical sheathing.   It is 12’ wide (18’ with 6’ lean-to addition), 30’ long (54’ with a 24’ addition and is 15’ high at the peak.

Special features: Alternate siding, asymmetrical bracing, milking parlor equipment.  (courtesy of New Jersey Barn Co.)

Work Completed

• Cribbing and bracing installed to support structure until a preservation plan is implemented

Work to be done

• Development of a preservation plan
• Monitor condition of building