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World-famous Barter Theatre
Title:
World-famous Barter Theatre
Abingdon (VA), Chrome PM 1981

Description:
This is the oldest professional repertory theatre in the United States. It was founded during the depression of 1932, when the actors exchanged their talent for food. It is the only known state-aided theatre in the United States


United States Post Office
Title:
United States Post Office
Abingdon (VA), White Border PM 1949



The Barter Theatre
Title:
The Barter Theatre
Abingdon (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
The Barter Theatre, State Theatre of Virginia, is the oldest and largest legitimate summer theatre south of the Mason-Dixon Line. This theatre was founded during the depression on the theory drama and food could be bartered.


Historic Martha Washington Inn
Title:
Historic Martha Washington Inn
Abingdon (VA), Linen PM 1953 Oct-15

Description:
On U. S. Routes 11-19-58 Commercial, Resort, Tourist 12 Acre Park R. G. Barnhill, Managing Director.



Martha Washington Inn
Title:
Martha Washington Inn
Abingdon (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Built by Gen. Francis Preston as a residence in 1832, this building became Martha Washington College in the early 1850's. In 1932 it was converted into the present inn. It is located across the street from the world-famous Barter Theatre of Virginia.


U. S. Post Office
Title:
U. S. Post Office
Abingdon (VA), Linen unused



U. S. Post Office
Title:
U. S. Post Office
Abingdon (VA), Linen unused


Confederate Monument
Title:
Confederate Monument
Abingdon (VA), Linen unused

Description:
To the Confederate Soldiers of Washington Country Virginia, Erected May 30, 1907.



U. S. Post Office
Title:
U. S. Post Office
Abingdon (VA), Linen unused


Barter Theatre
Title:
Barter Theatre
Abingdon (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
The home of Bob Porterfield's world-famous Barter Theatre was founded during the depression in 1932 when actors ""Ate the Box Office,"" trading drama for food. It is today the only state aided Theatre in the United States



Confederate Monument
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Confederate Monument
Abingdon (VA), Linen unused


Holston River
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Holston River
Abingdon (VA), Linen unused



Famous Barter Theater
Title:
Famous Barter Theater
Abingdon (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Famous Barter Theater where you can still swap eggs or a pig for a ticket. Gregory Peck, Ernest Borgnine and other famous players are among its "alumni." Maintains the largest professionals company in continuous operation outside New York. Its furnishings are from the old Empire Theater of New York. Performances April-October.


Whites Mill
Title:
Whites Mill
Abingdon (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
Whites Mill, a National historic landmark, is located 5 miles north of Abingdon, VA., on whites Mill Road. Built over 150 years ago.



Methodist Church
Title:
Methodist Church
Abingdon (VA), White Border unused


Presbyterian Church
Title:
Presbyterian Church
Abingdon (VA), Divided Back PM 1915



Residence Of Judge R. M. Page
Title:
Residence Of Judge R. M. Page
Abingdon (VA), Divided Back unused


Washington County Court House And Confederate Monument
Title:
Washington County Court House And Confederate Monument
Abingdon (VA), Linen unused



World-Famous Barter Theatre
Title:
World-Famous Barter Theatre
Abingdon (VA), Chrome

Description:
This is the oldest professional repertory theatre in the United States. It was founded during the depression of 1932, when the actors exchanged their talent for food. It is the only known state-aided theatre in the United States.


World-Famous Barter theatre
Title:
World-Famous Barter theatre
Abingdon (VA), Chrome unused

Description:
This is the oldest professional repertory theatre in the United States. It was founded during the depression of 1932, when the actors exchanged their talent for food. It is the only known state-aided theatre in the United States.





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