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In this video, different aspects of the barn are filmed as to give an overview of the barn. Ron Pyle, his sister Myrna Samsel, a young boy named Caleb, and a friend are carefully taking apart the Pyle barn, which was built in 1928 by Myrna and Michael's grandfather. Some of the old equipment from the barn is examined, such as a Del Monte box, and a metal barrel which held molasses. It takes pretty much five days to completely remove the barn. The first part of the video covers the first day and then it skips to day 5.

In this video, different aspects of the barn are filmed as to give an overview of the barn. Ron Pyle, his sister Myrna Samsel, a young boy named Caleb, and a friend are carefully taking apart the Pyle barn, which was built in 1928 by Myrna and Michael's grandfather. Some of the old equipment from the barn is examined, such as a Del Monte box, and a metal barrel which held molasses. It takes pretty much five days to completely remove the barn. The first part of the video covers the first day and then it skips to day 5.

An interview with Myrna Pyle Samsel and Ron Pyle, who are sister and brother, about the general history of the family in the US west, and their roots in Denmark. Their great grandmother and grandmother and grandfather all came from Denmark. We also discuss the barn itself, how the family used it and their childhood memories and also their emotions during this time when the barn is being taken apart and removed to make way for a housing development. The interview took place in Myrna's home, not far from where the barn is being taken down.

Kurt Anhder talks about the history of Richmond, some details about the historic barn on his property, and information about other barns in the area. The house and barn were originally built by the Fullers. The house was built in 1908 and the barn between 1920 and 1930. He says that a barn with a cement silo was probably not built any later than this. His barn has tongue and groove construction and wooden pegs. He thinks it was originally used as a horse barn and it has a tack room. Animals used to graze under the west side of the barn because the shape of the landscape allowed a space under there. Unfortunately, the sound of the recording is very bad, and it is hard to hear.

The interview with Bret and Ralph Argyle focuses on the approximate 7 barns, mostly built by Alma Argyle, on their ranch in Randolph, Utah.

The interview begins inside the Beck's home at Sunday dinner and includes a discussion about the gothic arch, or bow truss barn of which there are several in that area including a few built by him and his father. The interview mostly details about how they built the barn, details about materials such as wood and nails, and details about family history and their circumstances throughout the years.

The interview begins inside the Beck's home at Sunday dinner and includes a discussion about the gothic arch, or bow truss barn of which there are several in that area including a few built by him and his father. The interview mostly details about how they built the barn, details about materials such as wood and nails, and details about family history and their circumstances throughout the years.

Sullivan Blau is the son of the builder of the barn on Hollow Road in Nibley, Utah that is now owned by the Rounds family. Sullivan tells about the interesting way the barn went up, a little about the dairy his father ran, some family history, and a little about his life as an adult on the farm. Sullivan's wife Patty also interjects some information in the conversation. Also, turns out Sullivan is a cousin of the interviewer on her maternal side.

This interview details Faye Caldwell's life in Malad, Idaho, including her marriage and the birth of her two children. There is also discussion about the four identical barns built by her father and brothers. Her son Gene comes in later and talks about growing up and playing and working in the barns.

Elaine Coleman values history and with her husband restored his grandfather's barn in Smithfield. Elaine helped to write the Smithfield history book and has interesting details to share about the town. There is not much historical detail about how this particular barn was used, but just general detail about barns in Smithfield.

Reed and his brother Archie discuss details about the Reed-Darley barn in Wellsville, Utah, while we explore the inside and walk around the property.

Mike Erramouspe's father built the barn in Malad and their entire family was sheep herders. This interview details the Erramouspe family history and their immigration to the United States as well as the barn and shed on their property.

Lloyd Firth was born on this farm and took it over after his father was unable to farm because of a disabling accident while working with bales of hay. Presently he grows a little hay and keeps the milk barn for wood working tools. There are some loud noises of traffic along the highway in front of the farm, and it was also a little bit windy, so the sound of wind across the mic sometimes interferes with the recorded conversation.

Dee Gibbons worked on the Morgan farm when he was 14, so he has first hand memories of the place. Later in his life he came to own the place in 1981. The barn was built by the Morgan's and there was a sawmill right nearby. Historic photos reveal that the lean-to, or manger and silo were built first, before the main bay of the barn on the west side of the manger. Before the main bay of the barn was built, these would have been where the hay was loaded for the cows to eat from inside the manger.

This barn was built by John Heggie and most recently owned by the son, John Heggie. John and his brother, A.L. Heggie ran the farm. John Heggie was the one that Jason Godfrey bought it from. John was 92 when Jason bought it. Both John and A.L. just recently passed away but a sister, Sarah, is still living and in Providence, Utah.

This is the second of two tapes talking with Scott Hansen, owner of the Hansen Sheep company in Fielding, Utah. As we walk around the farm, Scott explains various features.

An interview with Heber Hardman about the bank barn in Mendon, Utah. The first part covers some of his personal history and the second part his family's history with the barn.

A continuation of Sarah's memories about life on the Heggie farm and work in the barn.

Don and Jennie Hemmert's family history is reviewed as well as how he got into the lumber business and harvesting old growth logs and the sawmill he built.

LeRoy Holmgren was the nephew of Jean Nyman, and his grandfather built a barn in North Logan known as the Nyman barn. This interview contains mostly his childhood memories of growing up on that farm and the barn.