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Why Your Barn Needs a Cupola and Weathervane
Close your eyes and imagine a barn. What do you see? Chances are, you’re envisioning a red wooden structure, with big doors that swing or slide o…
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The History of How Cupolas Came to Be
Cupolas- the ornamental structures that perch atop houses, barns and stables- can be very small or extremely large. For example, a huge cupola sits
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The History of Amish Craftsmanship
In 1730 the first large group of Amish arrived in America. Nearly 300 years later, there are more than 150,000 Amish living in the U.S. Although ap
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The Story Behind Weathervanes
A weathervane shows the direction from which the wind blows. When mounted on a tall house or barn, it should be able to catch the lightest wind and
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Famous Cupola Around The World
Cupolas are ornamental structures atop buildings and outdoor structures. They have a long architectural history. Famous cupolas still standing toda
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