The Barn Complex

Barns were essential to a working farm. The main barn dates to the early 19th century and was originally used for housing livestock, threshing grain, and storing hay. Sheds were later added to both sides of the barn to store tools, farm equipment, and feed, and they also housed animals. A three-stall draft horse barn built between 1870 and 1885 stands behind the main barn. The smaller stone cow barn to the right of the main barn may have been constructed in 1831-32 by John Jay’s son William. Only its foundation and a later addition remain. The cow barn had a variety of uses, the last being a dairy operation in 1922. Silos once added to either end of this barn no longer stand. Beyond the barn is a garage built in 1918.

Bedford, New York · United States