Baxter House, South Mills, NC - Vintage Regency Architecture

This vintage photograph captures the Baxter House, a notable example of Regency architecture located in South Mills, Pasquotank County, North Carolina. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documented significant buildings in the region. The photograph showcases the distinctive hand railings and stairways that are characteristic of the period, reflecting the architectural style prevalent during its time of construction.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, an important American photographer, took this image as part of her extensive work to document Southern architecture. The photograph was later published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, further emphasizing its historical significance.

This piece is not only a visual representation of North Carolinas architectural heritage but also a testament to Johnstons skill in capturing the essence of early 20th-century structures. Each print is crafted on museum-quality paper, ensuring that the rich stories and imagery of our past are preserved for future generations.

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.