Caroline County, VA Historical Architecture Photo, 1953

This vintage photograph, created by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases historical architecture in Caroline County, Virginia. The image features an overseers house and several quarters that were part of a plantation owned by the Carter family for over 200 years. Although the main house has burned down, the remaining structures provide insight into the architectural style and living conditions of the era.

Johnstons work is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document the diverse architectural heritage of the region. This photo is a valuable record of early 20th-century American life, highlighting the significance of domestic spaces in Virginias rural landscape.

This photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and is preserved in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. It serves as an important educational resource for understanding the historical context of Virginias architectural development.