Early 19th Century Law Office in New Bern, NC - 1804

This vintage photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, features a law office located in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. The building, constructed around 1804, reflects the architectural style prevalent in the early 19th century. It has historical significance as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document and preserve the architectural heritage of the region.

The image is linked to the work of Frank W. Hughes and was published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina, a notable reference for understanding the states architectural evolution. The photograph serves as a valuable resource for historians and architecture enthusiasts interested in the development of legal institutions in North Carolina.

Acquired from the estate of Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1953, this photograph illustrates the historical context of early law offices in North Carolina and is preserved in the Library of Congresss Prints and Photographs Division.

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