Bicentennial Barns of Ohio [Paperback]

Christina Wilkinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2003

Bicentennial Barns of Ohio captures the essence of Ohio's barn-painting project by weaving a tapestry of heartwarming narratives.

In the fall of 2002, author Christina Wilkinson personally visited each of Ohio counties to interview both current and former owners of the eighty-eight barns chosen to help the state celebrate it's Bicentennial.

Combining her interviews with old photographs and historical research, the author presents a nostalgic view of Ohio's agricultural past. As she thoughtfully recounts amusing anecdotes and treasured memories, Bicentennial Barns of Ohio takes the reader back to an earlier time. A time when horses pulled plows, milk was stored in cans, and a six-year-old boy could legally drive a Model T.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Fans of local history and Ohio's rural roots will enjoy this handsomely produced book. -- Karen Sandstrom, Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 26, 2003

There's more to the Bicentennial Barns than their logos, and Christina Wilkinson has written the book to prove it. -- Marian McMahon, The Lake County Gazette, July 25, 2003

Product Details

• Paperback: 341 pages
• Publisher: Rosewood Press (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974202002
• ISBN-13: 978-0974202006
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,484,096 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming and informative, April 25, 2004

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Mary Lou R.Caine (Willoughby, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bicentennial Barns of Ohio (Paperback)

Reading Christina Wilkinson's book made me proud to live in Ohio, with it's rich history. Not only is it informative and laid out in an easy to read manner, it is so very heartwarming. And photos are wonderful too!
A very good read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photos of Beautiful Ohio, April 23, 2004

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Nancy Schrott (Willoughby, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bicentennial Barns of Ohio (Paperback)

Christina Wilkinson traveled to all four corners and 88 counties of Ohio photographing the barns that were painted for the Bicentennial. She spoke with many of the owners, and shares these stories with us. There were several books on the Bicentennial barns, but this one is the most personalized that I have seen. It will endure.

1.0 out of 5 stars Bicentennial Barns of Ohio, July 12, 2006

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Bicentennial Barn Traveller - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bicentennial Barns of Ohio (Paperback)

I am very dissapointed with the book. It was given to me by a friend as a gift. I have yet to see one good photograph of the barns in this book and many of the Bicentennial Logs are so blurry you cant read them. The nature of the book, softbound is very difficult to use when referencing directions as when driving as you cant get the page flattend out to read the directions. There are a few misspelled words and the text is ok, i feel like the book was rushed into print and could of been so much better. Doesnt the Bicentennial deserve a better product to showcase there barns? I heard there was a better book out and i am gonna order it in hopes it is a much better product.