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Coach Barn Closed for Painting

January 27, 2010

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Coach Barn with Construction Fence

The Arboretum’s Coach Barn is closed until the end of March for painting. However, rainy weather may influence the schedule of our reopening.

The barn is due for painting, as could be readily seen on its south side which gets the most exposure to the sun and weather.

In December of 2009 work began on the barn. Loose paint was removed by hand scraping followed by light sanding and filling. While the original plan was for scaffolding to be erected around the tower, the logistics proved impractical and the work is being done with a hydraulic hoist. 

 

Painters working from hoist basket

As of early January a layer of primer has been applied and the barn is already looking quite stunning. With a full coat of paint and fresh red trim the barn will be returned to its full Victorian splendor!

Visitors and staff have been commenting on its appearance favorably even now, we look forward to welcoming visitors again in March.

East side of barn with primer coat

 

The Arboretum’s Coach Barn was constructed in 1879 by architect Albert Austin Bennett for Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin.

The Coach Barn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Coach Barn Ramps and Finials Restored

September 14, 2009

Historic Collections

Finials on East Side of Coach Barn

 

In August, work was completed on the restoration of the Coach Barn Ramps and finials. Badly deteriorated with two finials missing from each side, the ramps were in a sad state and detracted from the charm of the structure. A very high style barn, the Arboretum's Coach Barn housed the horses that pulled Elias J. Baldwin's carriages and those of visiting guests. The barn is lined with strips of clear Port Orford Cedar and Redwood, fitted with decorative cast iron stalls for the horses and still houses Baldwin's Tally Ho carriage. 

 

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