1800 Salisbury NC Architecture Photo - Library of Congress

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this significant photograph in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, around 1800. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a comprehensive documentation of notable structures in the region. This photograph showcases the architectural features typical of that era, including prominent columns and expansive porches, characteristic of religious facilities from that time.

The structure represented in the image has historical importance, reflecting the architectural trends and cultural values of early 19th-century North Carolina. The photograph was later published in Thomas Tileston Watermans book, The Early Architecture of North Carolina, in 1941, highlighting its relevance in the study of regional architectural history.

Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, this photograph is now preserved in the Library of Congress, where it contributes to the rich narrative of American architectural heritage.