Tobacco Barn Collection

A tobacco farmer making a Cuban cigar in Vinales, Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba

Tobacco market, Louisville, Ky. A, c1906. Creator: Unknown
Tobacco market, Louisville, Ky. A, c1906

A tobacco farmer smoking a Cuban cigar in Vinales, Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba

A tobacco barn in Vinales Valley, Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba

Tobacco string in the tobacco barn? vicinity of Barranquitas? Puerto Rico, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Tobacco string in the tobacco barn? vicinity of Barranquitas? Puerto Rico

Construction detail of tobacco barn showing method of firing, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Construction detail of tobacco barn showing method of firing

Prosperous farmers house and farm landscape seen from the road, near Colbreth, North Carolina
Prosperous farmers house and farm landscape seen from the road. Field of peas, corn and corner crop in grass lawn. Tobacco packhouse on the left, behind which is the tobacco barn not visible

Tobacco barns on the Stone place, Upchurch, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tobacco barns on the Stone place. Upchurch, North Carolina

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

Building plank tobacco barn to replace old log one, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Building plank tobacco barn to replace old log one. Building takes approximately one week, this barn can be built for one hundred dollars. The average life of a barn is fifteen to twenty years

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Step into the world of tobacco farming and experience the rich traditions and craftsmanship that go into creating a Cuban cigar. In Vinales, Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba, a tobacco farmer meticulously crafts each cigar with skill and precision. With hands expertly rolling the leaves together, these farmers take pride in their craft. Amidst the picturesque landscape of Vinales Valley stands a weathered tobacco barn, its rustic charm blending seamlessly with nature's beauty. Inside this humble structure lies an abundance of tobacco strings hanging from wooden beams, waiting patiently to be transformed into prized cigars. This sight transports you back to Barranquitas in Puerto Rico circa 1942 when Jack Delano captured this moment through his lens. The construction detail of another tobacco barn reveals the method of firing used to cure the leaves. Dorothea Lange's photograph from 1939 showcases how fire plays an integral role in transforming raw tobacco into smokable perfection. Venturing further into North Carolina's countryside, we come across prosperous farmers' houses surrounded by vast farmland near Colbreth. The landscape is dotted with traditional tobacco barns standing tall against the horizon as testaments to hard work and dedication. On Stone Place in Upchurch, North Carolina during 1939, Dorothea Lange captures rows upon rows of sturdy tobacco barns that house countless hours of labor and generations worth of knowledge passed down through time. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes brings us closer to understanding the significance behind building these structures for cultivating one crop: tobacco. Near Chapel Hill in 1939, Dorothea Lange documents both old log barns being replaced by new plank ones—a testament to progress while preserving tradition. Returning once again to Vinales in Pinar del Rio Province, Cuba—where it all began—we find ourselves captivated by yet another image capturing a skilled farmer crafting Cuban cigars with utmost care and expertise.