Buck Springs, Vaughan, NC - Historic Architecture 1820

This vintage photograph captures the historic Buck Springs, located in Vaughan, Warren County, North Carolina. This structure, dating back to approximately 1820, showcases the architectural style prevalent during that era. The building is characterized by its classic porch and traditional design elements that reflect the regional vernacular architecture.

The image, part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, is a valuable record of early American architecture. It was published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, highlighting its significance in the study of architectural history.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, the photographer, documented this site as part of her extensive work in the early 20th century. The photograph serves as an educational resource, offering insight into the architectural heritage of North Carolina and the development of rural homes in the antebellum South.

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