Vintage 1690 Building Photo, Exmore, VA

This vintage photograph captures a historically significant building located in Exmore, Northampton County, Virginia. The structure features an elegantly designed porch and a brick wing, dating back to 1690. The name Tankard is derived from the English name Tancred, illustrating the buildings deep-rooted heritage and connection to early American architecture.

Part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this image contributes to our understanding of the regions architectural history. The survey aimed to document significant structures in the South, preserving the stories behind them.

The photograph was credited to Frances Benjamin Johnston, a notable figure in early American photography. Acquired from her estate in 1953, it serves as an important artifact that showcases the architectural styles prevalent during the colonial era.

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