We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
This barn, made by Chuck Hewitt of Chinook, is modeled and scaled after a real barn east of Chinook. Hewitt built the miniature because of his interest in barns with a gambrel roof-the classic two part roof used on many old barns.
Reporter's note: Several days ago Chuck Hewitt, a retired teacher who lives in Chinook, asked if I'd seen the barn he made. He said it was on display in the lobby of the First Bank of Montana. He added, "You should check it out." I'd seen some other projects Chuck had built so figured this might be interesting. I stopped in to see it and later asked him about the barn. Here's the story behind the barn currently on display in the bank lobby.
Asked, "Why did you build the barn?" Chuck's first response was, "Just for kicks and giggles." Then he got a little more serious and explained his interest...
