Goochland VA Historic Site Photo, c. 1712

This vintage photograph, attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures a significant structure in Goochland County, Virginia, dating back to approximately 1712. The building was constructed by Thomas Randolph and served as a small outbuilding where Thomas Jefferson received some of his early education. The architectural style features a frame with brick ends, characteristic of the period.

The image also highlights the surrounding gardens and fences that enhance the historical context of the site. The Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, from which this photograph originates, aimed to document the diverse architectural heritage of the southern United States.

Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, this photograph is part of a well-curated collection held at the Library of Congress. It serves as a visual documentation of early American architecture and education in Virginia.

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