The Hermitage, Craddockville, VA - Vintage Photo 1953

This vintage photograph captures The Hermitage, an architectural landmark located in Craddockville, Accomack County, Virginia. The image, taken as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, showcases a brick end house with clapboard siding, notable for its orientation facing north and south on a cove off the south bank of Onancock Creek. The house is situated near Finneys Wharf, providing historical context to its location within a once-thriving maritime community.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, the photographer, meticulously documented the architectural styles and structures of the Southern United States, contributing to a deeper understanding of regional history. The Hermitage stands as an example of the unique building techniques and materials prevalent in this area during its time of construction.

Acquired from Johnstons estate in 1953, this image is part of a larger collection held by the Library of Congress, which aims to preserve the rich architectural heritage of the South. KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.