The Little Buckaroo Barn - LIMITED EDITION

by Thomas Schoeller Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

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$995

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30.000 x 20.000 x 0.750 inches

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The Little Buckaroo Barn - LIMITED EDITION

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Thomas Schoeller Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

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Photograph - Fine Art Photography

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This picturesque Texas-inspired barn is attached to a historic homestead on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. To the local folk, is commonly known as the Little Buckaroo Barn.

The barn is one of the few remaining buildings still standing on the Trail River Ranch property which was homesteaded dating back to 1914, a full year before the National Park was established.

I visited this photogenic location twice, wanting to capture a bit of that "Old Western Spirit". On my second attempt, I was greeted with some pretty dramatic side light just before the sun settled behind the Never Summer Mountain Range. The light was soft, bathing the landscape in a warm golden glow and allowing the historic structure to show its unique character.

A quick summary on the history of this countryside beauty, and the story behind it's many names and titles it holds. The barn was built in 1942. The homesteaders Fred and Marilyn Dick were longtime owners of the ranch, and after a divorce, Marylin became the sole owner, however with rights of refusal. In '77 she sold the 23-acre ranch to the National Park Service, but Fred enforced his first right of refusal and sued to cancel the transaction. In 1980 a settlement was reached, and Fred was now remarried to his new wife Betty Dick. The settlement allowed them to occupy and lease the land from the Park service for 25 years. In 1992, Fred passed away and Betty Dick continued to lease the land and occupy. Despite the lease termination date in 2005, the park service felt Betty was a wonderful Stewart of the land and allowed its use for community purposes, and extended her lease for the remainder of her natural life. Betty continued to live there seasonally until her passing, and this old barn that is on the National Historic registry is commonly called the "Betty Dick barn", or "Betty's Barn"

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September 23rd, 2015

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