Hi Karl and Roger:
You both sound like you live and breathe Traditional Historical building structures of your area(s), I specialize in the disappearing Historic Barns and outbuildings of this areas of Ontario, which was originally Upper Canada settled in 1784 by displaced army regulars from the War of Independence. These people brought building techniques from New York and Pennsylvania that exhibit German,and English techniques of workmanship and building styles. Karl--It would be interesting to know what founding people influenced the framework that you are about to produce, and if you haven't given it any thought, I suggest not just using an example out of a book, but rather an original one, with details that appear on the early building styles in your area. This will make you and your volunteers work efforts more valuable and fullfilling for generations to come.
I am available to answer questions and help in any way I can, please keep in touch and send me updates as your project progresses,
sincerely
NH