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| Wolfe is the first of the 1000 Islands and the
biggest. It lies entirely within the borders of Canada (all islands
lie completely in one country or the other). Wolfe Island is
the subject of a comprehensive website maintained by Jen Wylie. On
it the visitor will find all manner of well organized history, genealogy,
and information on the island. Click on the
link below to learn more about Wolfe Island.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~theislands/
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| This page is a beginning survey of the existing barns
on Wolfe. The photographs were taken on August 26, 2002 after going
to the island by the ferry from Cape Vincent, New York. Below
is the ferry as it approaches Wolfe Island. New York can be seen in
the background.
Most of the
pictures are of barns on the southeastern end of the island as we drove
about. The farms and barns seem to be well cared for and it is obvious that
farming is very active on the island. The pictures here are simply
numbered in the order taken while driving about the island.
Viewers and anyone with details about the various barns, when they were
built, or who owns them are invited to send the information for inclusion
here. More pictures are also welcome. CLICK
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1] The first barn can be seen while approaching on
the ferry.
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4] The land in the background is New York State.
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5] The rusted metal roofs make attractive subjects
for artists.
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8] A large ship can be seen in the channel of the
St. Lawrence Seaway as it nears Lake Ontario. It is at that point
that the captains are exchanged, for one group works the River, and
another the Lake. However, that may change.
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9] This farm displays several different barn
constructions as it has grown over the years.
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10] Again, another barn on the water's edge with New York
in the distant upper left background.
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14] This barn shows some wind damage to the roof where
some of the metal cover has apparently blown off. Water coming
through the roofs of barns are the greatest source of deterioration.
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| Last updated Jan 25, 2003 |
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