Forebay Extended with Post Supports
Some forebays are supported by posts for stabilization.
Barn with posted forebay, Chester County, unknown date.
(Image from the Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress,
Prints and Photograph Division)
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.
(Site 029-WN-005)
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