Forebay Extended with Post Supports

Some forebays are supported by posts for stabilization.

HABS photo of posted forebay barn in Chester County
Barn with posted forebay, Chester County, unknown date.
(Image from the Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress,
Prints and Photograph Division)

HABS photo of posted forebay barn in Chester County that uses wooden supports
Posted forebay barn, Chester County, unknown date.
(Image from the Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress,
Prints and Photograph Division)

Barn with extended forebay supported with posts, West Nantmeal Township, Chester County, c. 1830
Barn with extended forebay supported with posts, West Nantmeal Township, Chester County, c. 1830.
(Site 029-WN-005)