Gorgeous remnants of the past, old barns have a way of inspiring a sense of peace and nostalgia for many. Like windows to the past, they remind us of life when land was unburdened by population growth and development. So take a deep breath and enjoy some of the historic beauty Minnesota has to offer.

1 This picturesque barn in Janesville lights up in the evening sun.
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2 This beautiful barn is an array of color.
Flickr/Jacob Norland
3 Nestled between green fields and forest sits this old classic.
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4 This big red antique is positively breathtaking.
Flickr/Larry Jacobsen
5 This Hoyah barn post-flood is magnificent even on its worst day.
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6 The scenic byway is full of open scenery and old gems.
Flickr/S. Clyde
7 This barn in Loretto is absolutely stunning in afternoon light.
Flickr/Pete Markham
8 This Sunburg barn may have seen better days, but its beauty still shines through.
Flickr/Greg Gjerdingen
9 A barn in Vermillion sparkles in the sunlight.
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10 Near Kanaranzi, this old masterpiece is still standing tall.
Flickr/Don Graham

What do these beautiful barns make you nostalgic for? Share your old photos with us!

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