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The Vogtsbauernhof in Gutach An open-air museum Here, a variety of farm houses from the Black Forest area are exhibiting life on a farm. Archeologists believe that these self-contained farm-houses from the 16th century to present time are the continuation of the Allamannic Longhouse from the early centuries AD. |
| The old kitchen did not have a chimney; insetead, the smoke filled the entire kitchen to smoke meats and sausages hanging from the ceiling. |  |
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Models from the typical Black Forest (Allamannic) farmhouse |
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The earlier foundations as well as the houses
were entirelz built out of wood--exaclty like the ones over 1000 years ago. Later buldings used stone or brick foundations. |
| The bedroom. |  |
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The back of each house was always located against a mountain or hill. This provided easy access to the barn whichis located directly under the roof. |
| A still. Until today, each farmer is able to produce their own spirits (within limits set by the government). |  |
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A Hammer saw driven by water power. |
| A wheat mill. |  |
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Here, the ground flour is separated from the rougher outer shell. |
| The spirit and wine storage. |  |
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A cooling facility for milk using cold natural spring water. |