Red barns have become a symbol of the farming heritage and a reminder of the practical and resourceful nature of early ...

Ever drove down the countryside and wondered why all the barns are painted red? The answer, like most things, lies in our history. New England settlers didn't have enough money to paint their farms.

This red paint on this rural Wisconsin barn built on a foundation of field stone is still holding up long after it was painted. How the loss of small family farms is changing the architectural ...