1803 Wooden House, Rocky Mount, NC - Historical Photo

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures a two-story wooden house in Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina, dating back to approximately 1803. The image showcases architectural features typical of the era, including fanlights and sidelights that adorn the entrance. The structure reflects the early American architectural style prevalent in the region.

The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection that documents historical buildings throughout the southern United States. Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, this image serves as an important resource for understanding the architectural history of the area.

Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, this image provides a glimpse into the past, illustrating both the residential life and the architectural heritage of Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

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