Lloyd Family Barn

LaPorte County
Written By Christie Browning

This farm has been in the Lloyd family since 1850. The barn was built in 1890 to 1900, paid for by the sales of their popcorn crops.

Many other buildings surround this old barn: a smokehouse, an earlier barn from 1856 that was converted to a corncrib, an icehouse, and an outhouse. As farming opportunities changed, so did the barn. At one time it was converted to a chicken farm with animals on multiple levels.

Over the years the farm has gradually retired; today it is quiet and beautiful. The barn is no longer in use.

I set up my plein air oil painting supplies very early one September morning in 2010. The cool morning light and the cast shadows were spectacular. It was a very exciting and productive morning. The canvas size is 18 x 24 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.

Christie Browning

Christie is a five-time HSPA award-winning writer with a long resume of creative, compelling writing. Her background includes journalism and marketing, which allows her to bring a specialized voice to the pieces created for her clients. On her own, Christie has written for newspapers, online magazines and major publications. For her clients, Christie produces web designs, press and media releases, blog articles, downloadable worksheets and flyers as well as social media content. Her long-time career as an entrepreneur gives her unique insight into what her clients need to promote their products, services and messages.

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