Cameron Home, Durham County, NC - Historic Photo 1941

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures the historic Cameron home located in Durham County, North Carolina. Built in 1802, this structure includes a blacksmith shop and a law office, showcasing the diverse functions of early plantation life. An additional wing was added later, and the house features a three-story kitchen, designed for cooking and weaving, emphasizing the practical needs of the household.

The property also includes a plantation chapel that still stands today, reflecting the architectural heritage of the region. The home was named after the Scottish county from which the Cameron family originated, linking it to a broader narrative of immigration and settlement in North Carolina. This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant structures in the region.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, this photograph offers a glimpse into the architectural history and cultural landscape of Durham County.