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Home Barn rcMok cBS) CONDIT:99 0 Gelid ® FPir M Dloriembd 0 Rui., 0 U.-P.S.d (check O S) (ch.c OP.) .nd U.Ift,.d 0M.Y.d gj Ori,ir.1 sit. DESCRIBER161NAL (1/(mown) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE was built in two periods--18$8 £or the main structure, and ewater tower. Structurally, the building is in sound condition, having been occupied throughout most of its existence. The bricks which forms its structural composition were kilned locally, and do not appear to have suffered unusual deterioration. The building is for the most part two stories in height, the front portion being somewhat taller than the rear. The building possesses a gable roof covered with felt tile. A frame porch extends across the facade of the structure, and can be used as a balcony serving the upstairs library. Tie rods placed at 7 foot intervals between the first and second floor insure added stability. Rooms (totalling 22) have high ceilings; contain few closets, (a characteristic of early structures), and possess original window glass. Floors are for the most part tongue and groove pine planking. Between the rear of the house and the three story water tower, (built in 1887, shortly before Mr. Locke's death) has been built a '^ currently enclosed breezeway. This, and an upstairs screen porch bed- M room was added in 1920, but neither one is considered disruptive to the m buildings exterior design. Historically and environmentally, the build- ing suits its rural surroundings, for it still retains the flavor of — early ranching in California if only by simulation. Z N The barn (near by) is approximately 60 by 80 feet in size; more 1 than two stories tall at its apex and built (1852) in part of adobe, and brick. It has a moderately sloped gable roof, covered with wooden shingles. Rear and sides of the structure are adobe; the facade (approximately 30 feet high at its crest) is built of local clay fired n brick. Considerable damage has been suffered by the rear wall--much of -1 which has collapsed due to ground erosion and exposure to rain. The main floor, partially planked, still retains cribs for horses, or cattle; p the upper floor (formerly utilized as a granary, and community hall) is = reached from inside the building by a steep staircase, now seriously w weakened. The upper floor facade is pierced by two windows having brick and stone flat arches, and by a central round arch doorway which origin- ally opened on a porch. Collapse of posts supporting the floor makes access to the upper floor hazardous. ;rbile impressive in size, the structure does not disclose outstanding architectural design, its significance primarily relating to a curious admixture of building in- gredients and to cultural activities with which the building was involved, i.e., community gatherings, military use, and pioneer ranching. The latter ingredients, however, are broad in their significance and suggest need of restoration as a means of insuring proper interpretation of important aspects in Lockeford's history. ,Lr �c l.A i;_r