Barn Plans from 1919 - For the hobby Farmer
Barn Plans from 1919
Family Farm Barn Plans for Todays Hobby Farmer
Thinking of building a barn? In 1919 farms were smaller and farm buildings were designed for a family farm. They knew a lot a lot about what the animals needed and how the building should be designed. If you are thinking of raising livestock on a small scale on your own place you will learn a lot by reading through this catalog.
These plans were develped prior to the rise of big agriculture and reflect a completely different approach to the family farm. They were designed to support a diverse livestock mixture of cows, horses, hogs, chickens etc.
We often think that solar energy, efficient design to minimize labor, and concern for the health and well being of livestock is a recent development. When you read through the comments about how and why these barns were designed the way they were, you soon realize these things were known and considered in building designs almost one hundred years ago.
These buildings were also erected without help from power tools and equuipment.
Shown below are thumbnail images of pages from the 1919 Star Line Catalog. If you click on an image you will go to a page with a full size image of that page as well as all the text.
The links to Plans 2, Plans 3, and Plans 4, on the left, will let you "Page" through the catalog.
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THE Dairy Barnis the Dairy Farmer’s production plant on which he depends for a finished product and income just the same as a manufacturer depends on his factory. And in like proportion as he builds and equips his barn wisely will he obtain satisfactory returns on his … MORE>>> |
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Designing and Building the Dairy BarnThe EssentialsIT is our purpose to show the prospective builder the advantages gained by having his Dairy Barn correctly designed, with careful consideration of every detail that makes for convenience, economy and comfort. The Modern Dairy Barn, correctly planned, affording … MORE>>> |
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The Comfortable BarnLast but not least, the barn must be comfortable. Let’s not overlook cow comfort. No more than you would build a fine home and do without comfortable furnishings, should you build a fine barn and fail to provide comfortable equipment for the herd that is … MORE>>> |
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The DesignThere are various ideas with reference to the design of the barn. A type which will meet requirements in one locality or state may not in any way be adapted to another locality or state due to varying climatic conditions possibly, or else due to variation … MORE>>> |
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The Floor PlanSOME advocate facing the cows in, others advocate facing them out. Both methods of arrangement have supporters men of judgment and prominence in the Dairy World. Usually a prospective builder has made his decision relative to this matter before other details have been considered. We’ve … MORE>>> |
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Where Cows Face OutAdvocates of facing the cows out, call attention to the fact that while it may be well to do your feeding from one alley, |
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Construction DetailsThe FoundationThe foundation of a barn should be built with the same care as that of any other building. The bottom of the foundation wall should be at least six inches below the frost line. It should go down to hard pan to minimize … MORE>>> |
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The FloorAs stated before, we recommend the use of concrete for stable floors. Wood floors are no longer used because they soon wear out and quickly become insanitary. There are two methods of construction. In the old method, a concrete sub-base is first laid, about 5 in. thick, ... MORE>>> |
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Scale DrawingWith cows facing out. |
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Scale Drawing of 32’ barnWith Cows Facing In |
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Interior Details.Some objection has been raised to concrete floors on account of their being too cold in severe weather for cows to stand or lie upon. This objection may be overcome by covering the stall floor with Cork Brick, set in the concrete, which provides a surface … MORE>>> |
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MangersThis provides for drainage and permits the cow to stand with front and hind feet on the same level. The surface of the cow bed should be brushed with a broom before drying, in order to give the animals a safe footing. The level of the cow … MORE>>> |
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Gutter & Feed AlleyGutter |
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The Star Trussed Roof barnTHE plank frame construction has taken the place of the old style timber frame construction for the following reasons : |
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Trussed Roof barn InteriorPlank Frame Construction |