Cupola House in Edenton, NC - 18th Century Architecture

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage photograph of the Cupola House in Edenton, North Carolina, an early 18th-century structure built for Francis Corbin, an agent of the Lords Proprietors. This two-story frame house features a gable roof and a distinctive cupola, showcasing architectural elements that were significant during the colonial period.

The Cupola House is a testament to the early architectural styles found in North Carolina, reflecting the artistic and cultural influences of the time. The house is notable for its elegant chimneys and well-defined gables, elements that are characteristic of colonial homes in the region. This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a comprehensive documentation effort highlighting the historical architecture of the American South.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina, this photograph serves as an important visual resource for understanding the architectural heritage of Edenton and its role in American history.