Dillwyn VA Historic House Photo 1900s

This vintage photograph, attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures a significant architectural landmark in Dillwyn, Buckingham County, Virginia. The image features a 1.5-story frame house, constructed by Colonel Archibald Cary, known as the first non-log dwelling in the area. This historical residence is representative of early 20th-century Southern architecture and offers insights into the living conditions and design aesthetics of the period.

The house is notable not only for its structure but also for its interior features, which include prominent fireplaces that reflect the craftsmanship of the time. The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project that documented the architectural heritage of the Southern United States.

This image serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Virginias architectural history and the evolution of domestic spaces in rural America.

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