Cupola House, Edenton NC, 18th Century Architecture

This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural piece located in Edenton, North Carolina, specifically in Chowan County. The image represents the Cupola House, built in the early 18th century by Francis Corbin, an agent of the Lords Proprietors. This two-story frame structure features a gable roof and a distinctive cupola, showcasing the early colonial architectural style of the region.

Originally documented by Frances Benjamin Johnston, an influential photographer known for her contributions to the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this image is part of a larger collection that highlights the historical and architectural heritage of the southern United States. The Cupola House Association is related to this preservation effort, ensuring that the architectural significance of this site is recognized and maintained.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans 1941 book The Early Architecture of North Carolina, this photograph serves as an educational resource, illustrating the craftsmanship and design of the period.

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