Historic Farnham Building, Richmond VA, 1737 Photo

This vintage photograph captures a historic building in Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia, dating back to around 1737. Once a thriving structure, it was abandoned after 1800 and repurposed as a storehouse and distillery, even serving as a stable during the Civil War. Though restored, the building ultimately succumbed to fire in 1888, leaving behind a legacy of resilience reflected in its brickwork and distinctive bulls-eye windows.

Part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this image offers a glimpse into Virginias architectural heritage as documented by Frances Benjamin Johnston. It serves as a reminder of the regions storied past, captured in this historic scene.

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