Early 20th Century Farmhouse, Falmouth, VA

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage photograph in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, during the early 20th century. Known for her work with the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Johnston documented various architectural styles and rural settings. This image features a classic farmhouse with distinctive dormers and clapboard siding, reflecting the regional vernacular architecture of the period.

Commissioned by Mrs. Devore of Chatham, this photograph serves as a valuable record of domestic architecture in Virginia. The Carnegie Survey aimed to preserve and showcase the architectural heritage of the South, providing insight into the design and construction practices of the era.

This piece is part of the Library of Congress collection, highlighting the importance of historical documentation. It connects viewers to the architectural legacy of Stafford County and offers a glimpse into the daily life of early 20th-century Virginia.

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