Keywords: Connected farm buildings
Item 29974
Contributed by: North Yarmouth Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: North Yarmouth Media: Photographic print
Item 9653
Fairview Farm, Leeds, ca. 1921
Contributed by: Leeds Historical Society Date: circa 1921 Location: Leeds Media: Postcard
Exhibit
Throughout New England, barns attached to houses are fairly common. Why were the buildings connected? What did farmers or families gain by doing this? The phenomenon was captured in the words of a children's song, "Big house, little house, back house, barn," (Thomas C. Hubka <em>Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn, the Connected Farm Buildings of New England,</em> University Press of New England, 1984.)
Exhibit
Blueberries to Potatoes: Farming in Maine
Not part of the American "farm belt," Maine nonetheless has been known over the years for a few agricultural items, especially blueberries, sweet corn, potatoes, apples, chickens and dairy products.
Site Page
Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History
"He farmed the 55-acre homestead until his death in 1864. At this point, a couple of other Loring family members owned Skyline Farm."
Site Page
Presque Isle: The Star City - Stairs-Beckwith Farm, Presque Isle, ca. 1950
"These farm buildings were located on Academy Street in Presque Isle about a mile from Main Street. View additional information about this item on…"
Story
Nicole Morin-Scribner: living the dreams of her immigrant parent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A 6-year-old immigrant makes the most of her opportunities while staying connected to her roots
