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Barns of the Bluegrass have their own distinctive architectural beauty. Reflecting the importance of the horse in the hearts of Central Kentuckians, special care has always been given to the design and construction of horse barns. Cupolas, spires, arches, and stall windows distinguish horse barns in the Bluegrass. Some are built of brick or stone, wooden barns are often painted in the farm's "colors." Inside, some are finished with fine woods and brass accents - even chandeliers! Plainer tobacco barns are used for hanging and drying Kentucky's largest cash crop. These barns usually include a series of side vents that can be opened to enhance the drying.
Fences, too, are special in the Bluegrass. Drive along almost any rural road, and you'll see fences built of native limestone. Many of these "rock" fences were built in the mid-1800's by Irish stonemasons who came to Central Kentucky to build roads. Some of the rock fences were laid without mortar, kept standing instead by careful selection and balanced placement of individual stones.
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