White-Hazelwood Round Barn
This barn holds the honor of being the tallest round barn in the state, harm bans used 60 feet high, 60 feet in diameter and featured 60 windows when built in 1914 or 1916. History also notes that the barn was used as an aviation landmark for pilots flying from Indianapolis to Chicago.
The Cypress wood from Louisiana, used for the siding, is still in very good condition and has never been painted. Some of the interior heavy timbers were repurposed from an old covered bridge. It was originally a three-level barn with a central silo.
During WW Il the government took over the farm because of its close proximity to the Newport Ordnance Plant. By 1947, the barn was back in operation.
Late fall and late day light provided the best atmosphere to capture the qualities in this unusual barn. Softened light meant softened shadows, too. I stepped back for a greater panoramic view. I oil painted an 18 x 36 inch canvas in my studio in January 2016 using sketches and notes created on location.
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.
