1820s Historic Home in Elmwood, NC - Vintage Photograph

This vintage photograph captures a distinguished dwelling located in Elmwood, Iredell County, North Carolina. Constructed around 1820, the house exemplifies the architectural styles prevalent in the early 19th century, showcasing notable features such as intricate brickwork, elegant columns, and charming porticoes. The design includes fanlights above the doors, which add to the structure’s historic character.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, an influential photographer, documented this building as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. This survey aimed to preserve and promote awareness of the regions architectural heritage. The image provides valuable insight into the construction techniques and aesthetic preferences of the time.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, this photograph serves as both a historical record and a visual representation of early American domestic architecture.

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.