Milldale VA Historic Building Photo, 1772

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage image of a building located in Milldale P.O., Warren County, Virginia. Constructed around 1772, the structure was built by Reverend Charles Wynn Thurston, an Episcopal minister and a colonel in the American Revolutionary War. The building showcases architectural elements reflective of its era, including intricate fireplaces and chimneypieces, which are significant features in early American homes.

The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a comprehensive documentation of Southern architecture conducted in the early 20th century. This particular image serves as a valuable record of historical construction techniques and design aesthetics from the late 18th century.

Acquired from the estate of Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1953, the image is preserved in the Library of Congress. It connects viewers to the architectural heritage of Virginia, highlighting the importance of historical structures in understanding Americas past.

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