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Round barn

This article could be more in depth in its coverage but I do think it covers a fairly obscure subject pretty comprehensively. Likely needs a copy edit or two, which I inevitably give articles as part of the peer review process. I love lots of feed back and don't hesitate to be bold. Also, if someone could assess the article on the talk page banner, that would be great. Thanks in advance.IvoShandor 15:44, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

User:Peteforsyth

Hi Ivo, I'm no expert on round barns, but I have something to point out. It seems to me that the page generally addresses a different architectural tradition than the one the Pete French Round Barn comes out of. The page features two photos of the Pete French barn (one by me ;), but the accompanying text describes different design and uses.

My understanding is that Pete French's barn was designed for horses, not cattle. There is one stable in the middle, and outside it is a circular track (covered by the roof, and partially enclosed by the outside wall) used to exercise horses in winter months.

I believe I read about this mostly on a plaque outside the barn, but may have also gotten some of the info from a Steens Mountain coffee table book. I'll try to look up a citation for this info.

All in all, a good article, but I think it would be good to address this point! -Pete 17:45, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

• You bring up a great point. I think this could be resolved by a little more research on my part. It is clear that the French Round Barn is different, though I suspect that some of the same structural work went into it. Which is where the research comes into play, if I can find out more about the building design of the French Round Barn and other round barns then the interior picture could help illustrate that. In addition, I suspect that the French Round Barn wasn't completely unique, in that there were probably other barn designs for round barns besides those prominent in the Midwest. More research will be required. Thanks for your input and additions to the article thus far. I think this may make a great GA when this is all said and done. IvoShandor 06:17, 9 March 2007 (UTC)