Historic Moravian Church Residence, Winston-Salem, NC 1789

This vintage photograph features a historic structure located in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Built in 1789 by Abraham Loesch, a descendant of one of the first settlers from Pennsylvania, the building reflects early American architectural styles. From 1795 to 1800, it served as a residence for the single brethren of the Moravian Church, highlighting its significance in the regions religious and cultural history.

The image is a part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents notable buildings across the southern United States. This particular structure is noted for its distinctive wooden construction and well-preserved doors and doorways, embodying the craftsmanship of its time. Frances Benjamin Johnston, the photographer, captured the essence of early North Carolina architecture, contributing to our understanding of the era.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans work, The Early Architecture of North Carolina, this photograph is a valuable educational resource for those interested in historical architecture and the development of communities in the Southern United States.