Winston-Salem NC 1789 Log Structure Photo History

This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural structure located in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Built in 1789 by Abraham Loesch, the building reflects early American log construction techniques. Loesch, a descendant of one of the areas first settlers from Pennsylvania, contributed to the communitys development during the late 18th century.

From 1795 to 1800, the building served as a residence for the single brethren of the Moravian Church, an important religious group in the region. The interior of the structure features notable elements, including traditional fireplaces and spinning apparatus, indicative of the daily life and craftsmanship of the time.

This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, highlighting the historical significance of early American architecture. The photograph was published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941 and is preserved in the Library of Congress.