Why are Barns Red? by Pam Crooks

  Who hasn’t seen a red barn before? They’re traditional, they stand out, and the color is practical. But there’s history as to how the red evolved on barns. Back in the 1700s, in the northeast part of the country, farmers covered them with thick vertical boards, allowing them to weather gray over time. Later, ... Read more

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