Cupola House Edenton NC 1941 Vintage Photograph

This vintage photograph features the Cupola House, an early 18th-century structure located in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. Constructed under the direction of Francis Corbin, an agent for the Lords Proprietors, the house is characterized by its two-story frame and distinctive gable roof topped with a cupola. The architectural significance of the Cupola House highlights the colonial style prevalent in the region during this era.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a comprehensive project aimed at documenting the architectural heritage of the Southern United States. This particular photograph was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, an influential figure in early photography known for her work in documenting American architecture and society.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, this photograph represents a key piece of North Carolinas historical narrative. KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.