Hunt-Hamilton House, Williamsboro NC, Historic Photo 1941

This vintage photograph captures the Hunt-Hamilton House, located in Williamsboro, North Carolina, within Vance County. Built between 1790 and 1810, this historic structure exemplifies early American architecture. The image showcases distinctive architectural features such as elegant doors, fanlights, and sidelights, which are characteristic of the period.

The Hunt-Hamilton House is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an initiative aimed at documenting the rich architectural heritage of the region. The photograph is attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, a notable photographer known for her detailed documentation of Southern architecture.

This image contributes to the understanding of North Carolinas architectural evolution and serves as a visual record of the states historical buildings. It was published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941.

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