Key Number:	HS 78723
Site Name:	Sharples - Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. Elevator - Barn
Other Names:
Site Type:	0497 - Elevator Outbuilding 0502 - Farming and Ranching: Barn

Location

ATS Legal Description:

			Twp	Rge	Mer
			29	22	4

Address:
Number:
Street:
Avenue:
Other:
Town:	Sharples
Near Town:

Media

Type	Number	Date	View	Source

Architectural

Style:
Plan Shape:	Rectangular Long Facade
Storeys:	Storeys: 2
Foundation:	Basement/Foundation Wall Material: Unknown
Superstructure:	Nailed Frame
Superstructure Cover:
Roof Structure:	Medium Gable
Roof Cover:
Exterior Codes:
Exterior:	Shed roof extension along N side. Sliding plank door, east end. Hayloft. A series of fixed single sash windows along S side. One window above hay loft door.
Interior:	N/A
Environment:	Located to NW of elevator.
Condition:	Good (1997)
Alterations:	N/A

Historical

Construction:	Construction Date:
Constructed	1923/01/01
Usage:	Usage Date:
Barn for horses	1923/01/01
Owner:	Owner Date:
Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. Private individual	1923/01/01 1982/01/01

Architect:	N/A
Builder:	Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd.
Craftsman:	N/A
History:	This barn appears to have been built as part of the P & H complex in 1923, which also included an agents cottage. The barn was undoubtedly used by farmers hauling grain to Sharples (a siding only). It is the only remaining example of such a barn in Alberta.

Internal

Designation Status:	Designation Date:
(not assigned)

Register:

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