Masonic Building in Halifax, NC - 1910s Vintage Photo

This vintage photograph captures a significant Masonic building in Halifax, North Carolina, linked to Joseph Montfort, a Revolutionary War veteran and the only Grand Master of America appointed in 1771. His grave can be found at the Royal White Hart Lodge No. 2, which is an essential site for Masonic history.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document the architectural heritage of the region. It features distinctive elements such as intricate ironwork and sepulchral monuments that reflect the craftsmanship of the period. These features provide insight into the architectural style and cultural significance of Masonic buildings in the early 20th century.

Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, an influential figure in American photography, this image serves as a historical record of Halifax Countys architectural landscape. It was acquired from her estate in 1953 and is housed in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress.

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