Thinking about Bethlehem Barns

I am often thinking about barns as I drive around town. Have you noticed them tucked in here and there? 

Barns, and the many other structures that are needed to run a farm, speak to Bethlehem's agricultural past and I really worry about them, especially when I notice a hole in the roof.  

If you own a historic barn, the New York State Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit might be able to help. It is a New York income tax credit for up to 25% of the cost of the renovation.  Find more details here : https://parks.ny.gov/shpo/tax-credit-programs/  

And, if you want to learn more about what all those barns and out buildings are used for, check out this book.  All of your barn questions will be answered! 

Barns of New York Rural Architecture of the Empire State by Cynthia Falk. 

All of the Bethlehem barn pictures in this post are stolen from google street view  -  just so I wouldn't have to go driving all over town :)