Barns of Connecticut

This book celebrates the beauty of Connecticut barns. Featuring over 100 full-color photographs, diagrams, and historic photos, this book showcases iconic and unique barns, including historic and noteworthy ones. The book emphasizes the significance of barns to Connecticut agriculture, from colonial times to modern dairy farms. Author Markham Starr explores the architectural, functional, and agricultural roles of barns in early Connecticut, showcasing their adaptability and the optimism, ingenuity, hard work, and practicality of the people who farm the state.