1939 Tobacco Barn Construction in Chapel Hill North Carolina

In July 1939, workers construct a plank tobacco barn near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, replacing an older log structure. The image shows a significant pile of wood prepared for curing tobacco. The barn construction process typically takes one week, illustrating the agricultural practices vital to the regions economy. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents rural American life during the 1930s and 1940s.

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