James Wishart House, Virginia, 1654-1725 Historic Photo

This vintage photograph captures the historic James Wishart House, also known as Bouch House or Lynnhaven House, located in Princess Anne County, Virginia. The structure dates back to 1654, with architectural documentation suggesting it was modified around 1725. The house features distinctive English bond brickwork, representative of the building techniques of its time.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document and preserve the architectural heritage of the Southern United States. The photograph was taken before 1934, as indicated by the presence of a tree near the back steps, which appears in Johnstons work but has since been removed in later documentation.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, the photographer, is recognized for her contributions to architectural photography. This image serves as a vital record of Virginias colonial history and architectural evolution.

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