The History Behind Our Products
The Madras Auction Yard
The Madras Auction Yard and buildings were constructed between 1950 and 1953 by Lester Crandall and his sons Cal, Clinton and Don. The auction yard was a very modern facility for it’s time with large paintings, a restaurant, and red leather seats from a closed theater in Madras. The auctioneer’s booth sat perched on the back wall where he could call out over the sawdust-covered pit.
Wednesday auctions were a busy time; especially in the fall when the auction often took in 2,000 head of cattle. Trucks would be lined-up down the road waiting for their cattle to be tagged, sorted, and then auctioned off. The Crandalls operated the auction yard until 1963, when their partner built his own auction facility, but continued to use the 23-acre property for wintering their own cattle.
In December, 2007, our process of dismantling and salvaging the old auction yard buildings and corrals began. The salvaged wood has since been reclaimed and used for our furniture and other building materials. In the past, old buildings like the Madras Auction Yard were burned and destroyed. Today, Barnwood, Incorporated is dedicated to preserving the history of these timeless structures.
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Wyoming Snow Fencing
Wyoming snow fencing lines millions of miles of the state's highways to control the blowing snow in the winter months. The snow fencing catches snow drifts before they are blown across the roads and obstruct the vision of drivers. The wood is a gray patina and predominantly ponderosa and lodgepole pine.
Haystack Grange Hall
The Haystack Grange Hall was built at Haystack Reservoir in Central Oregon in 1912. It was moved from the reservoir to the nearby city of Culver in 1945 for use as the Culver Grange and used mainly for square dancing and community events.
Eagle, ID Farm
Farm established in 1890 in Eagle, Idaho and was one of the first in the area. The old farms in the area are now being replaced with vineyards, as the soil in Eagle is similar to the soil in Tuscany, Italy.
Meridian, ID Dairy
One of the first dairies in Meridian, Idaho. The farm has been out of business for over 30 years; the land was recently donated to the school district to build a new Elementary school.
New Plymouth, ID Farm
Owner, Art Smith, used the 1930's barn to raise fryer rabbits and chickens. The barn was 150' x 65' and housed 8,000 rabbits and chickens.
Middleton, ID Farm
Farm in Middleton, Idaho. The main house was destroyed in a fire about 15 years ago. The wood obtained came from the farm's out-buildings. The wood has a red color and covered with unique knot holes.
Bakeoven, OR
Hay storage building from the small community of Bakeoven, Oregon. Used for cattle and horse feed on an original homestead built in the late 1800's.
Eagle, ID Horse Stables
Linden horse stable in Eagle, Idaho that housed and bred runners for 40 years. The building was then used for meat packing. The site has now been cleared for office space.
Kuna, ID Farm
Farm in Kuna, Idaho located next to the Union Pacific railroad tracks. Located 48 miles southwest of Boise.