Vintage Farmhouse in Mecklenburg County, VA - 20th Century

This vintage photograph features an old farmhouse located at the junction of Routes 1 and 58 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant initiative that documented the diverse architectural styles found in the southern United States.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, an influential photographer, captured this image as part of her inventory in the early 20th century. The farmhouse exemplifies the wooden building structures typical of the region, reflecting the agricultural heritage of Virginias rural landscape.

Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, this photograph is preserved in the Library of Congresss Prints and Photographs Division. It serves as a valuable historical record of early 20th-century architecture in Virginia, offering insights into the living conditions and styles of the time.