Cupola House, Edenton NC, 18th Century Architecture Image

This vintage photograph features the Cupola House, located in Edenton, North Carolina, an early 18th-century structure built by Francis Corbin, agent of the Lords Proprietors. The two-story frame building is distinguished by its gable roof and prominent cupola. The Cupola House is recognized for its architectural significance and is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents the early architectural heritage of the region.

The image, part of Frances Benjamin Johnstons inventory, captures the essence of colonial architecture in Chowan County. The house has been preserved as a vital piece of North Carolinas history, showcasing the craftsmanship and design of its time. It continues to be a point of interest for visitors and historians alike.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, this photograph serves as a valuable resource for understanding the architectural evolution of the area.

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