Dry Forks Plantation, Camden, Alabama, Early 1900s Photo

This vintage photograph features Dry Forks Plantation, located in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama. The image captures the architectural details of the plantation house, including its elegant columns, spacious porches, and decorative balconies. These elements are characteristic of Southern plantation architecture, reflecting the regions historical reliance on agriculture and the social dynamics of the time.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent American photographer, documented this site as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. The survey aimed to chronicle the unique architectural heritage of the Southern United States during the early 20th century. This photograph serves as a visual documentation of the plantations design and its significance within the local context.

Taken in the early 1900s, this image is an important historical record, offering insights into the architectural styles and cultural landscape of Alabama during that period. 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.