Documenting an historic reassembly
Few things are as rewarding in this business as finding a structure whose days appear to be numbered and giving it a new life in a new location. One of those projects was captured through video as part of a documentary of saving antique structures.
- Prior to dismantling
- After siding and roof boards were removed
- After roof rafters were removed
- Crane removing bents
- Crane removing bents
- Crane removing bents
- Bent lowered to ground
- All framing removed
This particular barn had an interesting story in that it was traced back to the founders of the town, Spinnerstown Pa. to the Revolutionary War period. It was transported to Media, Pa. where it will be rebuilt next spring as guest quarters and a studio.









