Clinton D. Gilson Barn
Clinton D. and his wife, Rosa, had come from Ohio and purchased the farm in 1875. They had two sons who worked on the farm with Rosa, Cliton, with a crew of four men, went around the countryside building barns. Clinton earned $2.00 a day and each crew member earned $1.00 a day, working sunup to sundown. The crew took their meals with the families, washed up at the windmill and slept on straw in any building around.
In 1891-1892, Clinton and his crew worked on his barn. They used a steam engine, cables, and ropes to hoist each 16-foot section into place. The barn is a Gothic Revival with a 12 x 12 foot cupola. The cupola, as well as the windows on the barn, have layer upon layer of trim.
In 1983, the farm received the designation of a Hoosier Homestead and in September of 1984, the Clinton D. Gilson Barn was listed as a National Historic Site.
It was the summer of 2007 when I discovered this amazing barn. I set up my oil painting supplies in time to capture the late afternoon sun glowing on the west gable end, bathing it with very warm reds and oranges. The cast shadows dance with reflected cooler colors. The canvas size is 12 x 16 inches.
All the barn paintings are for sale. Please contact Gwen to find out if the painting(s) you are interested in are sold or available.
