Exum Newby House, Windfall NC, 1941 Historical Photo

This vintage photograph features the Exum Newby House, located in Windfall, Perquimans County, North Carolina. Constructed in the mid-18th century, this one-and-a-half-story wooden structure showcases architectural elements typical of that era, including prominent columns and a portico. The house stands as a testament to early Southern architecture and reflects the design preferences of its time.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an important documentation project that aimed to capture the diverse architectural heritage of the American South. This particular photograph contributes to our understanding of North Carolinas historical buildings and their significance in the broader context of American architecture. The work was published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941.

This image serves as a valuable record of North Carolinas architectural history, offering insights into the regions cultural and historical development. KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.