A year ago today, a large black plume of smoke cast a dark shadow over the City of Batavia, alerting many residents to the fact that there was a big fire some place. It turned out to be at My "T" Acres/Call Farms, on Lewiston Road in the Town of Batavia.
Today, the large barn that was destroyed is being rebuilt. Phil Call said it's been a challenging process to get the barn rebuilt, but that it made the most sense to rebuild on the same location on the original foundation. Otherwise, he said, it isn't the Calls way to make a big deal out of such a thing and declined a more detailed interview. He said they were just glad to be rebuilding.
UPDATE: Nate Fix, a lieutenant in the Town of Batavia Fire Department, sent the following pictures he took the day of the fire.
this i a great sight. since
this i a great sight. since as far back as i can remember driving down 63 seeing that big old barn and playing in it while my grandfather worked there and then me myself working in the same barn when i turned 18. the Calls are one of if not the best families in the batavia area. if you ever needed anything and they could help they would. working with nate call for 3 years i never seen him tell anyone "no" no matter what was asked
Nice to see it being built
Nice to see it being built back. It is a beautiful barn and will continue to be an assest to My T Acres. Thanks to the Calls for rebuilding and not just letting another burned down structure sit idle.
They all are an awesome
They all are an awesome family, who holds community and those close to them in mind. I've been very blessed to know them and will always be grateful for the kindness they showed me.