4. Park-Removed Historic Structures 



In early 1994 most of the historic resources at Truttman Ranch were 

 destroyed without Section 106 compliance in an effort by the Park 

 superintendent to clean up the ranch site. For reasons of context the 

 structures, none of which were properly documented before removal, are 

 described herein: 



a. Horse Barn (OV-15.19) 



The horse barn, located at the entrance to the ranch, appeared to be one 

 of the oldest structures on the ranch and among the oldest in the Olema Valley. 

 It is estimated to have been built in the 1860s. Its framing was constructed of 

 used material, including huge hand-hewn redwood beams showing notches and 

 pegs from an earlier use. Roof rafters were peeled poles. Siding consisted of 

 random-width vertical redwood planks, circular-sawn. The building was a 

 classic 19th century horse barn, the last one of its size remaining in the Olema 

 Valley and the only horse barn visible to the public on the State Highway. The 

 roof had been strengthened with diagonal supports, and a small part of the 

 front of the barn had been replanked due to vehicular damage. Armin 

 Truttman built a small tack room in one corner of the barn. A shed on the 

 west side, used for tractor storage until recently, was empty, with the roof 

 mostly destroyed. 



The horse barn, measuring 50 by 50 feet, needed roof and siding repair 

 and structural strengthening, was infested with powder post beetles and was in 

 poor condition. 



b. Equipment Shed/Garage (OV-15.18) 



The Equipment Shed/Garage appeared to be more than 100 years old. It 

 was comparable with a similar shed at Upper Pierce Ranch. It was wood frame 

 with a corrugated metal shed roof, open on one side with two wide bays for 

 automobiles or equipment. It had not been altered during the last 50 years. 



The garage, measuring 22 by 32 feet, was in fan- condition. 



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