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Notice that the south faces of out-buildings and adjoining walls were arranged in a line. With this placement the walls of the buildings also served as walls for the corral. This linear pattern although not typical of farmsteads in Kansas, is common in the Pratt's home region of Yorkshire, England. Like many immigrants, the Pratts brought to western Kansas some cultural elements of their "old country." The stones for these buildings and fences were quarried from Fenton Pratt's timber claim a mile and one-half northwest. On delivery at Cottonwood Ranch, the quarrymen received from four to five dollars per cord.