A poster claims the red barn is 'the traditional barn in the USA' and quoted an article claiming the early Dutch in the 1700's introduced the idea of a red barn in the USA.
However, it was red brick buildings the Dutch were fond of.
I believe the red barn tradition of the Mid-West of America, the 'US farm heartlands' have come directly from the large scale historical migration of Swedes and Finns who settled in the Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota areas in particular.
Because of the harsh winter and spring climate of the Old Country these early settlers were master builders and knew a thing or two about farmhouse building. Sweden, in particular, had a renowned copper mine in Falu, which meant the soil was rich in what Finns call 'punamaaltu' (red earth). This was also a rich ferrous mixture which turned bright red when oxidised by way of milk, linseed oil or even blood. The near miraculous effect of this 'red paint' meant it actually protected the wood from fungus and weather decay for a long long time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwestern_United_States
So IMV the 'red barn' is only seen frequently in those parts the early Swede/Finns settled.
However, it was red brick buildings the Dutch were fond of.
I believe the red barn tradition of the Mid-West of America, the 'US farm heartlands' have come directly from the large scale historical migration of Swedes and Finns who settled in the Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota areas in particular.
Because of the harsh winter and spring climate of the Old Country these early settlers were master builders and knew a thing or two about farmhouse building. Sweden, in particular, had a renowned copper mine in Falu, which meant the soil was rich in what Finns call 'punamaaltu' (red earth). This was also a rich ferrous mixture which turned bright red when oxidised by way of milk, linseed oil or even blood. The near miraculous effect of this 'red paint' meant it actually protected the wood from fungus and weather decay for a long long time.
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The Midwest—especially the areas west of Chicago—has always been a stronghold of isolationism, a belief that America should not involve itself in foreign entanglements. This position was largely based on the many German American and Swedish-American communities. Isolationist leaders included the La Follettes, Ohio's Robert A. Taft, and Colonel Robert McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune.[159][160] |
So IMV the 'red barn' is only seen frequently in those parts the early Swede/Finns settled.
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