1804 Architectural Details in New Bern, NC - 1941 Archive

This vintage photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston in New Bern, North Carolina, showcases the architectural details of a building dating back to approximately 1804. The image focuses on the interior design elements, including intricate moldings, mantels, and alcoves that exemplify the craftsmanship of the era.

New Bern, located in Craven County, is known for its rich history and early American architecture. The Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which includes this photograph, aimed to document and preserve the architectural heritage of the southern United States.

Published in Thomas Tileston Waterman’s The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, this image serves as an important record of the regions historical architecture. The photograph was acquired from the estate of Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1953 and is held in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress.