Colonial Church in Williamsburg, Virginia - 1715 History

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures the court church of Colonial Virginia, located in Williamsburg, Virginia. Built between 1710 and 1715, this cruciform structure features a prominent tower and was designed with plans provided by Governor Spottswood. The church occupies the site of an earlier building erected in 1674, emphasizing its historical significance in the region.

This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, showcasing the architectural heritage of early American society. The survey was created to document significant structures in the southern United States, providing insight into the cultural and historical context of the era.

Photographed in the early 20th century, this image serves as a valuable record of Virginias colonial architecture. The photograph was later published in Henry Irving Brocks Colonial Churches in Virginia in 1930, further solidifying its place in historical scholarship.

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