Mountain Farm on Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Nov 10, 2019 10:09:21 #
About 5 miles from the start of the Blue Ridge Pkwy. in Va. there is a visitor center and a 1890s mountain farm.
It is very interesting to see how people lived in that time, in pretty primitive condtions.
No electricity, running water, or stores near by. They had to pretty much do everything for themselves.
The first 2 images are of the cabin where the family lived. Mother, father, 3 daughters
and 4 sons all lived in this tiny structure!
I imagine living on this small farm was no picnic.
Please enjoy the images of this unique place and do try the downloads.
will
It is very interesting to see how people lived in that time, in pretty primitive condtions.
No electricity, running water, or stores near by. They had to pretty much do everything for themselves.
The first 2 images are of the cabin where the family lived. Mother, father, 3 daughters
and 4 sons all lived in this tiny structure!
I imagine living on this small farm was no picnic.
Please enjoy the images of this unique place and do try the downloads.
will
1. 3/4 view of main cabin.
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2. Front view of main cabin.
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3. I think this is the root celler.
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4. Closer look at door on root celler.
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5. Smoke house.
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6. Cow barn.
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7. Pen where hog was kept to fatten up.
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8. A look at corner of split rail fence.
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9. Where ashes from fireplace were put to be used in making lye soap.
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10. Door on back of cow barn.
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Nov 10, 2019 10:22:50 #
I love coming across these sorts of places. I try to let my imagination take over. Nice set; thanks for sharing.
Nov 10, 2019 10:26:10 #
Nov 10, 2019 10:32:09 #
47greyfox wrote:
I love coming across these sorts of places. I try to let my imagination take over. Nice set; thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking a look. I too try to imagine how it was to live in a place like this under the conditions they had.
will
Nov 10, 2019 10:34:05 #
RodM wrote:
Very nice, thanks for posting. Love this area.
Thank you Rod. Glad you like this little tour. Yes, it is a very beautiful area here.
will
Nov 10, 2019 10:36:02 #
The good old days before high tech and modern medicine. NOT stress free living however!
Nov 10, 2019 10:38:05 #
Nov 10, 2019 10:43:00 #
Nov 10, 2019 10:46:28 #
Nov 10, 2019 10:47:37 #
I've been there. Nice photos. My opinion about how these folks lived back then all packed into one small house; there are several other structures on the farm indicating they could build an addition onto the main house, if they wanted to. Apparently they saw no reason to do so.
Nov 10, 2019 10:51:11 #
blacks2 wrote:
Absolutely faboulos, amazing structures, where are the windows?
Glass was very expensive and fragile making it prohibitive to haul up into the back wood mountain locations. Also, it let out too much heat in the winter and made structures harder to construct.
Nov 10, 2019 11:04:32 #
Nov 10, 2019 11:07:33 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
The Museum of Appalachia in Norris, TN, founded by John Rice Irwin, is a great place to see how the pioneer settlers and their descendants lived in Appalachia. Irwin has authored several books about the life, music, and customs of the Appalachian settlers and residents - interesting reading.
Stan
Stan
Nov 10, 2019 11:23:48 #
blacks2 wrote:
Absolutely faboulos, amazing structures, where are the windows?
Thanks for the visit and comments, I appreciate it.
Will
Nov 10, 2019 11:24:49 #
Irvingite Charles wrote:
Thanks for the thumbs ups. Glad you liked it.
Will
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