Monday, July 26, 2010

Loucks' Farm and Rail Fences

Loucks' farm is the main example of a prosperous 1860's farm at Upper Canada Village.

There was a yard around the main house, but the front door still overlooked the grainfield. Large boulders would have been incorporated into the fences, rather than being moved.

And there are snake rail fences, the zigzags faster to build than a straight rail fence,

but taking up more room as well.

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4 comments:

  1. Dar11:15 AM, July 26, 2010

    What a cool place. I LOVE the rail fence and that the boulders were also used. A wonderful place to daydream.
    BlessYourHeart

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  2. Clytie12:11 PM, July 26, 2010

    What beautiful shots of an amazing fence. I LOVE the way the boulders are incorporated into it! Killing two stones with one bird, eh? :=}

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  3. George9:15 PM, July 26, 2010

    We came across a snake fence on a ride out into the country on Sunday. They are interesting fences.

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  4. Deb9:29 PM, July 26, 2010

    great photos...looks like a cool place to visit...

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