Gambrel Roof Barn
Idaho
With a double pitch, the characteristic gambrel roof provides barn lofts with more room for storage. This shape was optimal for farmers keeping livestock. More hay storage meant you had healthier and well-fed cows through the more difficult months. The bountiful loft section shows that farmers had a place to store their crops. This translates to wealth and prosperity. No wonder we hold this type of barn so precious in our imagination of true farm-steads. Many were introduced to this iconic roof style with the Fisher-Price Little People Farm set. Photo © copyright by Robert Faucher.