Oh, the terrific spaces you discover as a general contractor stepping through the doors of an old home awaiting restoration. This turn-of-the-century barn tucked away in an Evanston neighborhood is a rustic time capsule in beautiful condition, filled with original features any master carpenter will admire.
The narrow tongue-and-groove slats of burnt honey-colored wood cover the walls and stalls of this barn, proof positive that they don’t make them like they used to. The hayloft under the roof runs the length of the building. On the first level are the original brick floors, a pair of wrought iron hay mangers striking in their sculptural beauty, and sliding wooden stall doors, functional years before becoming an interior design trend.
The craftsmanship, history, and potential in this impressively preserved barn stir the imagination.
