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Building barn for tobacco, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Building barn for tobacco, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Building barn for tobacco. Such a barn costs about one hundred dollars, takes approximately one week to build. Near Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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This photograph captures a moment in time during the 1930s in rural America. Dorothea Lange, renowned photographer of the era, beautifully documents the construction of a tobacco barn near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The image showcases a man diligently working on building this essential structure for drying and curing tobacco leaves. The simplicity of the scene is striking - a lone figure stands atop a ladder against the backdrop of an unfinished barn roof. His hat shields him from the sun as he skillfully constructs each piece with care and precision. This humble yet vital task represents both economic hardship and resilience during the Great Depression. Lange's lens transports us to an era marked by poverty and recession, where every dollar counts. She highlights how such barns were crucial to local farmers' livelihoods while also shedding light on their limited resources. With her keen eye for detail, Lange immortalizes this slice of American history through her poignant portrayal of rural life. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, we are reminded not only of our past but also of our ability to overcome adversity. It serves as a testament to human determination and resourcefulness amidst challenging times – qualities that continue to shape our nation's heritage even now.
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