Historic Goochland County VA Architecture, 1935

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, created around 1935, captures a historic structure in Goochland County, Virginia, built circa 1712 by Thomas Randolph. The image showcases the unique architectural features of the building, including its frame construction with brick ends, which reflects the early colonial style of the region.

Notably, this site includes a small outbuilding where Thomas Jefferson received his early education. The photograph emphasizes the buildings stairways and intricate woodwork, highlighting craftsmanship from over three centuries ago.

Part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this image provides insight into Virginias historical architecture. It is preserved in the Library of Congress, making it an invaluable resource for those interested in American history and architecture.