Nancy Alshuk of Derby stands in front of her 1880s-era barn that is slated for the wrecking ball if funds are not available to restore it.
Once these barns of Connecticut disappear a part of our history will be lost forever.
The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation is currently conducting a survey of Historic Connecticut Barns. Valley residents Judy Augusta of Shelton and Markanthony Izzo of Derby have been documenting and photographing barns in Derby.
Anyone knowing of a barn in Derby is asked to leave a message with the barn owner’s name and barn address for Augusta at (203) 929 8122.
