Frank Landi will talk about Barns of Walworth County at Whitewater’s public library, the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library at 431 W. Center Ave. in Whitewater, on Thurs., June 5, at 6:30pm. This talk will “explore the architectural history of barns and silos, including painting styles and quilts.” This is a free and public event.
If you are interested in this topic, Andersen Library can help! A catalog search will find titles such as Barns of Wisconsin (3rd-floor Main Collection, TH4930 .A66), Silos: An agricultural success story (2nd-floor Wisconsin Documents, UNI EX COO.3:B 37/4, or online), Ethnic history and beauty of old barns (2nd-floor Wisconsin Documents, UNI EX COO.3:B 37/1, or online), and Barns of the Midwest (3rd-floor Main Collection, NA8230 .B27 1995).
Please ask a librarian for assistance with finding materials, if desired.
