I know the house on this land was built in 1827 but I didn't ask about the barn. Somehow old barns stay in the falling-down stage for many years before it happens. Has anyone ever seen a barn fall down?
...I've only seen the "about to happen" stage, and then they're gone! I know of someone up here who waited for it to fall as he could then collect insurance!!! I'm betting that's not uncommon!