1726 Log Cabin in Charlotte, NC - Architectural History

This vintage photograph captures a log cabin located in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina, dating back to approximately 1726. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a comprehensive documentation effort that showcases significant architectural structures across the Southern United States.

The cabin, surrounded by lush shrubs, exemplifies early colonial architecture and reflects the building techniques of the time. This photograph contributes to the understanding of North Carolinas rich architectural history and offers a glimpse into early settlement life in the region.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, this image serves as a valuable resource for historians, architects, and enthusiasts of American history. Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, it remains an important artifact of the states architectural heritage.