LINKED TO SIGNS SIGNS (thank you to Lesley for having this great idea and hosting) and to a new meme for me BARN CHARM. (This post just seemed perfect to share with for barn lovers.)
In the early twentieth century, advertising on barns was a popular way to get your message out in front of the public. The advertisers usually paid the farmer for the space by providing a coat of paint. Dubious remedies were pretty popular back then too.
This sign is said to have been painted in 1903. It stands within the present day city limits of Cottage Grove, Oregon, and is easily visible when driving through the city along Highway 99.
The County Historical Society is interested in its preservation but has been unable to negotiate a price. Although a group of people are still trying to save it in some way, this icon of another time is slated to be demolished this month. Sadly, the barn is in serious disrepair and the current owner of the property wants to tear it down in order to make the home and property more saleable.
Welcome to Barn Charm... so glad you came
When you say they haven't been able to negotiate a price, do you mean the owner is asking a high number? He was going to destroy it for nothing, so...
I hope County Historical Society can save it... I hate to see these old barns disappear! She's a beauty & may she live long...er! =)
Thank you so much for joining in & linking up to my Barn Charm party! =)
Posted by: Tricia | October 19, 2011 at 06:31 AM
I love the sign - hope they can save that barn!
Posted by: Mari | October 18, 2011 at 08:04 PM
That is simply delightful... makes me think if a traveling salesman...
Posted by: Madge @ The View From Right Here | October 18, 2011 at 07:35 PM
The barn would make the place more appealing in my opinion! I sure would hate to see it torn down.
Posted by: Rose | October 18, 2011 at 03:43 PM
Oh, it must be a good quality paint to last that long.
Posted by: Ebie | October 17, 2011 at 10:59 PM
A cheaper way of advertising. I hope they can save the barn.
Posted by: Ebie | October 17, 2011 at 10:58 PM
The painting on the barn is very distinct, It doesn't look 100 years old. Maybe someone should check on the paint product. Interesting post.
Posted by: Margot | October 17, 2011 at 02:28 PM
I love these. I did a post on signage onceuponatime.
I do love your blog. Cheers from Cottage Country!
Posted by: Jenn Jilks | October 16, 2011 at 05:14 AM
What a great barn sign! My Mom used "liver pills" back in the day.
Posted by: Barb | October 15, 2011 at 06:34 PM
I find these old painted signs so very cool. I can only remind me of one around here, not on a wooden barn (we don't have them here), but on a factory bilding.
Posted by: JM | October 14, 2011 at 02:35 PM
That's a great advertisement. I doubt the product was as good as the sign, though!
Posted by: Dimple | October 14, 2011 at 11:32 AM
looks great. :)
You are welcome to NF Waters.. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photography | October 14, 2011 at 04:54 AM
pretty soon there would be a Starbucks here. can't stop progress as some would say.
Posted by: Luna Miranda | October 13, 2011 at 10:11 PM
It really does warm my heart when folk get together to try to save historical places. That is what happened here with out drive in, and now we get to go every weekend to sit under the sky and its stars to watch our favorite movies.Hope they are able to talk the owner out of destroying the old barn. It has lots of good years left in it. genie
Posted by: genie | October 13, 2011 at 06:48 PM
Oh, I do hope it can be saved. Cases like these usually boil down to money, sad to say. It is a piece of the area's history, Sallie. Wouldn't it make a great antique mall? Sigh
I love your moon in the next post. I do remember that March moon.
Posted by: Penny | October 13, 2011 at 03:16 PM
That's an interesting slice of history. I'm surprised that demolishing the barn would make the property easier to sell. That's a shame.
Posted by: Carver | October 13, 2011 at 11:57 AM
If it is like most things "old" then it will fade away and nobody will remember it.
Posted by: Abraham Lincoln | October 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM
I think it would be a pity to demolish this barn ! It looks so nice and is a sign of the past ! we have some buildings protected, even as an owner you are not allowed to do with it what you want ! Especially when it is so old !
Posted by: Gattina | October 13, 2011 at 08:19 AM
nice barn shot :)
Posted by: Tinas Picstory | October 13, 2011 at 05:41 AM
Too bad about the barn. Hopefully something can be done.
Posted by: Yogi | October 13, 2011 at 04:40 AM
I hope it survives.
Posted by: J Bar | October 12, 2011 at 11:22 PM
That's the precursor to billboard advertising, lol. I love barn signs - they add charm to the place. I hope they save it,too.
Posted by: Inside Cambodia | October 12, 2011 at 10:50 PM
I've enjoyed photographing barns for awhile now and from the looks of this one it seems in better shape than a lot I've seen. :)
I hope they save it. It would be a shame seeing how long it has been around.
Great capture Sallie and perfect for Barn Charm!
Thanks for the welcome back!
Posted by: Carletta | October 12, 2011 at 08:55 PM
I suppose the pallet is gone too.
Posted by: ann chin | October 12, 2011 at 08:45 PM
That's too bad. I really like the barn and the signs. :)
Posted by: Halcyon | October 12, 2011 at 06:55 PM
OH darn...Hope they save the barn it has character!
Posted by: sondra | October 12, 2011 at 06:34 PM
can be a tourist attraction too!
Posted by: magiceye | October 12, 2011 at 06:22 PM
Very good place to put and advertisement. Cool pellets huh! ^_^
Signs
Posted by: Kim,USA | October 12, 2011 at 06:07 PM
What a shame that (in the article) guy is being so stubborn.
Looks like he has kept the paint fresh, so he must also like it.
Posted by: Lesley | October 12, 2011 at 05:45 PM
I wonder what paint they used. The sign is still in great condition.
Posted by: EG Wow | October 12, 2011 at 03:59 PM
oh, what a great looking place!!! SO glad you're going to link it in to barn charm next monday! :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | October 12, 2011 at 02:31 PM
That's a great sign and looks to be in good shape. Definitely a sign from a different time!
Posted by: RedPat | October 12, 2011 at 01:53 PM
O that's a sad fate for this icon! You would think that heritage value would increase the property value!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | October 12, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Really nice sign. WE don't have this kind of signs around these parts.
Posted by: Ewok | October 12, 2011 at 01:05 PM
How sad.....make way for progress, right! I wonder what were in the "pellets"? Yuk!
Posted by: Pat | October 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM
You don't see many of these around anymore, at least not on barns. I do see faded signs painted on buildings in small towns around California.
Posted by: Martha | October 12, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Americans always know how to make a buck. I'm sure someone will start selling memento pieces of the barn wood if it's demolished.
Posted by: Andy | October 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM