James Wishart House, Virginia, 1725 Vintage Photo

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage photograph of the James Wishart House, also known as Bouch or Boush House, located in Princess Anne County, Virginia. The structure dates back to 1654, with documentation suggesting it was built around 1725. This historic house features distinctive English bond brickwork, representative of the architectural styles prevalent in early Virginia.

The photograph was taken before 1934, as indicated by the presence of a tree near the back steps, which had been removed in later documentation. Johnston’s work is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection that highlights the diverse architectural heritage of the region.

Johnston, an influential photographer, focused on documenting Americas architectural history, contributing to our understanding of early American homes. This image serves as a visual record of Virginias historical architecture and its enduring legacy.

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