Henry Hawkins Barbour House, Port Tobacco MD, 1953

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage photograph in Port Tobacco, Maryland, showcasing the Henry Hawkins Barbour house, notable for its distinctive gambrel roof architecture. This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document significant structures and their historical context within the region. The house reflects the architectural style prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Port Tobacco, once a bustling tobacco trading hub in Charles County, is steeped in history. This image serves as a reminder of the areas agricultural past and its role in the tobacco industry. The photograph not only highlights residential architecture but also connects to the broader narrative of Marylands historical development.

Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, this photograph is preserved within the Library of Congresss Prints and Photographs Division. The work stands as a valuable resource for those interested in American architectural history and the cultural landscape of Maryland.