The beautiful red barn north of Eagletown marks the land of the Reynolds family. With the year 1888 emblazoned across the roof, the barn has not only stood witness to nearly 135 years of change in the outskirts of Westfield, but it also holds a collection of that history inside.
Though the barn is not open to the public, owner Randy Reynolds welcomed around 40 people on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at an event hosted by the Westfield Washington Historical Society. Refreshments were served as guests milled around, inside and out, taking in the Reynolds family’s collection.
“I just think there are so many unique items here, and people have driven by the barn for years not knowing what’s here,” WWHS Program Coordinator Barbara Day said. “It’s kind of a little gem.”
Randy Reynolds’ great-grandparents built the house where he has lived since 1980, but the family began collecting long before he moved in. Reynolds even ran an antique store for a while…