"Standing as a symbol of patriotism following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the barn along Vasco Road with a painted U.S. flag on its side was dismantled after officials found the structure to be unsafe. After multiple evaluations, staff at the East Bay Regional Park District determined the barn was unsafe, in disrepair, and at risk of collapse. On Monday, park staff carefully dismantled the facade bearing the flag, which was painted by Brentwood resident Paul Fontaine in 2001."
"This project reflects the strength of community partnership. The Flag Barn facade has deep meaning for many residents, and we are proud to work with the City of Brentwood to preserve this piece of local history, said East Bay Regional Park District Deputy General Manager Max Korten in a statement. The cost of dismantling and transporting the facade was funded by the park district. According to Brentwood, city staff also helped dismantle the barn utilizing specialized tools and equipment to remove and preserve its siding."
The barn along Vasco Road featured a U.S. flag painted by Brentwood resident Paul Fontaine in 2001 as a symbol of patriotism after Sept. 11. Multiple evaluations by East Bay Regional Park District staff found the structure unsafe, in disrepair, and at risk of collapse, prompting careful dismantling of the flag-bearing facade. The district acquired the land in 2010 with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy and had determined the barn was beyond repair; a conservation easement prohibits repairs or construction. The park district funded dismantling while city staff used specialized tools to help preserve the siding for continued preservation efforts.
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