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Barn Renovation in Montgomery County

by Paul Bahn | Friday August 25, 2023 | Case Studies

Per Whitpain Township historical records, this property was previously known as the McCracken Residence and farmstead. Earliest accounts indicate that the original construction of the barn was 1785 along with its three sister buildings. The three sister buildings were a…



old barn being restored with big windows

Paul: HBFF’s Newest Board Director

by Laurel Charney | Friday April 21, 2023 | Restoration & Adaptive Reuse

The Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania (HBFF) appointed Quarry View’s own Paul Bahn, as a Board Director. Paul has been an instrumental part of Quarry View’s success with recent barn restoration and adaptive reuse projects. Paul will expand his…



Overview of farmstead with farmhouse and in-laws quarters under construction, newly constructed tobacco barn, and 1911 barn being restored.

Project Update: Adaptive Reuse of our Historic Farmstead

by Laurel Charney | Friday December 9, 2022 | Restoration & Adaptive Reuse

Chris, one of the three founding brothers and superintendent & project manager of our future office & shop project, has an exciting update to share: Tobacco Barn The new “tobacco barn” construction is almost complete. After adding the hooks for…



barn doors stonework garage with living quarters

Planning a Garage with Living Quarters: What You Need to Know

by Ben King | Wednesday September 13, 2017 | Restoration & Adaptive Reuse

Living space. Apartment. Guest quarters. No matter what you call it, there are plenty of considerations when you want to build a garage with a living area.  Learning the pros and cons will help you plan properly so you get…