1810 Offices of Provincial Elders, Winston-Salem NC

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures a significant architectural site in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. The image features the offices built in 1810 by the Board of Provincial Elders, which played an essential role in the history of the Moravian Church in the region. This structure reflects the craftsmanship and brickwork typical of early 19th-century American architecture.

The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project aimed at documenting the historical architecture of the southern United States. Johnstons work has been recognized for its contribution to understanding the development of educational and religious institutions in North Carolina. The image was published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina, further highlighting its historical significance.

Frances Benjamin Johnstons photography offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of a time and place that shaped the cultural landscape of North Carolina. KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.