Greenwich Corn Barn

16 X 18 feet | 1820s | Greenwich, NY

This adorable Chestnut frame was constructed in the early 1800s. Measuring 16x18, it was big enough to store corn on the cob for a small farm's winter supply. The walls on this corn crib are not tipped. It has two beautiful 18 foot timbers that ran from gable to gable 42 inches in from the eave walls. Originally, studs dropped down under these beams to form storage bins along the interior of both eaves. We love the wind bracing system in this barn, which has braces at the top and bottoms of the posts. This corn crib was the only original barn on the farmstead to survive a fire that destroyed several other early barns on the property. We are so glad it survived!

Details:

10 foot eaves give a spacious feel.
Chestnut posts and beams, with oak braces and horizontals
288 square feet, with the possibility for sleeping or storage loft
Restored frame, erected on your foundation, with original roof boards installed, and siding provided.

Possibilities:

This corn crib would make a wonderful entry to a house, home office, small cabin, or small addition to an existing home.

Greenwich Corn Barn Fantastic tall proportions and straight roof line.	Greenwich Corn Barn The gaps between the siding on the lower section were intentional to allow air flow through the corn bins, which dried it out for long storage.	Greenwich Corn Barn The horizontal timbers in this frame are well positioned to easily allow for windows. Note the long braces, which go up to the girt as well as down to the sill.
Greenwich Corn Barn This photo shows the tie height in relation to window possibilities.	Greenwich Corn Barn The barn has nice rafters and roof boards.	Greenwich Corn Barn This corn crib has 18 foot timbers that run from gable to gable 42 inches in from the eave. It creates a beautiful dimensionality to the frame.
Greenwich Corn Barn The quality of the detail on the rafter birdsmouth is exceptional.	Greenwich Corn Barn The frame is disassembled and ready for a new home.	Drawings and Dimensions For more drawings click on the image and then 'Go to link'.