Vintage Wooden House, Piping Tree, VA 1900s

This vintage photograph captures a wooden house located in Piping Tree, King William County, Virginia. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant architectural sites in the region. The house features distinct windows that reflect the architectural style of the time, showcasing the craftsmanship and design prevalent in early 20th-century Virginia.

Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent figure in early American photography, this image contributes to an understanding of residential architecture in rural Virginia. Johnstons work often emphasized the relationship between buildings and their surroundings, providing insights into the cultural landscape of the South during her era.

This image was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and is part of a larger collection housed in the Library of Congress. It serves as a historical reference, preserving the architectural heritage of King William County and the broader narrative of American home design.

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