The Skone Barn - A Carver County Minnesota Masterpiece

Barns across Minnesota continue to vanish. The Skone barn was built in 1894, by Swedish immigrants in Carver County, Minnesota. The frame barn with a stone basement was described as one of the best barns in the county. Using stone for the lower portion of the barn was fairly unique. The stone was likely from the Louisville Quarry, which was operated by the Henry H. Spencer family, just across the Minnesota River, in Scott County. Charles Skone was the builder of the barn. However, he only lived on the farmstead for four years, until 1898, before moving to Seattle, Washington. The barn continues to stand today as a testament to the preservation and restoration efforts of the current owner.
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[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

My hats off to the owner for all the work done on that beautiful building.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Very nice!

[@tootired76]

Hats off to whomever decided to preserve this barn! Metal cladding can't be cheap!! Ive' seen soo many collapsed barns along my travels... Say! Did you ever think to do a vid on Ft. Snelling??

[@timheller8475]

I hope this beautiful barn doesn't get torn down for more houses, another great video, I learn something new with every video, Thank You

[@jaydee975]

With the way development is going out there, unfortunately it’s only a matter of time before houses sprout up on the property. 😢

[@MNHealey]

I think I'd mention to the owner to soon get a jack post under that joint on the main beam at 8:18

[@jaydee975]

I have driven by it quite a few times while on my photographic travels through the area. I.haven't photographed it.because it wasn't "rustic" enough for my liking. However I'll photograph it next time I'm in the area. The one I did photograph in the area that I do miss, is the old farm that used to be near the southwest corner of county road 11 and highway. 212. That farm was demolished for more housing.