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Lädt ... Barns of Illinoisvon Larry Kanfer
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Normally, I find the narratives that accompany photos to be superfluous or distracting, but Kanfer’s choice of details to provide is spot-on. The brief descriptions provide information about the history of the barn and its contemporary status and use. He provides an appealing mixture of factual detail (e.g., year of construction, changes of ownership, claim to fame) and interpretation (e.g., barns hold social, emotional, cultural, and historic significance; barns remain a link to our history and a new place for commerce, community, and cultural events). (