The ubiquitous image of a farm includes a red barn, which historically took that shade because iron oxide, or rust, was added to the linseed oil to prevent mold and fungus. It also added the red hue ...

The ubiquitous image of a farm includes a red barn, which historically took that shade because iron oxide, or rust, was added ...

Photo courtesy of John Hanou For nearly half a century, a round barn in Grand Isle has served as subsidized low-income housing for seniors. Now, with plans to move that housing elsewhere ...