There is a reprint of an 1883 book by Halstead called something like "Barn,
Sheds, and Outbuildings" that show a variety of barn types and discuss their
advantages. I don't know if it has what you are looking for, but I'll check
tomorrow when I get to the office and post the exact citation.
Natalie Adams
"Robert L. Schuyler" wrote:
> Does anyone on the list know of any secondary scholarly articles on stable
> construction or of any primary instruction books or guides concerned with
> the later 19th century (ca. 1870-1900) telling how to build a horse stable?
> More specifically any sources
> (or any encounters in the archaeological record) of wooden stables being
> elevated on brick or stone columns for purposes of
> ventilation (drainage?).
> Bob Schuyler
>
> Robert L. Schuyler
> University of Pennsylvania Museum
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