Dear Preservation 911,

A 30' X 80' Classic English Barn, built in 1775 in Rockport, Ill. (Paul Bryant)

Please Help! A 30' X 80' Classic English Barn, built in 1775 in Rockport, Ill., will demolished if I can not find someone by Labor Day who will take the barn away.

The Nonprofit that owns the building and the contractor given the contract to demolish the barn have allowed me until Labor Day to locate someone willing to take the barn down and cart it away.

It is a lovely building! There is minor damage to some areas of the sills, but overall the building is in great shape. It has been used as gym and recreational space since 1930.

I will be happy to supply further details and photos to anyone interested.

If you know someone who may be able to help please forward this e-mail to them.

Please help spread the word and help save this lovely Barn!

Sincerely,

Thank You,
Paul Bryant
(978) 546-3051

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