As was the case with the small farms west of the river, so the
plantations and farms east of the river required outbuildings. Several
examples of these outbuildings are represented.
On this page are shown transverse crib barns; the major openings occur
on the end elevations. In figure 31 the typical transverse crib barn
plan is evident with the center aisle being flanked by several cribs as
shelter for stock. Above the opening is a loft for hay storage. This
drawing is also descriptive of the landscape of the delta
plantation—broad level expanses of open land in cultivation. Twentieth
century communication systems are evident with the dirt road and
telephone poles.
[Illustration: _Fig. 31. Transverse crib barn in a delta landscape
(Bldg. 140)._]
In figures 32 and 33 variations of the transverse barn are illustrated.
A barn with side shed additions, vertical plank siding and loft storage
would have sheltered a wagon in the center aisle (figure 32). A unique
solution to the high water problem is evident in the barn shown in
figure 33. The structure is raised and provides vehicle and stock
shelter in dry seasons, but any valuable equipment could be removed as
spring overflows inundated the land.
[Illustration: _Fig. 32. Vertical planks on transverse crib barn
(Bldg. 93)._]
[Illustration: _Fig. 33. A barn raised for high water protection
(Bldg. 112)._]
[Illustration: _Fig. 34. Circa 1900 log storage building (Bldg.
128)._]
[Illustration: _Fig. 35. Half dovetail notches on 1900 log building
(Bldg. 128)._]