Elks Club, Montgomery AL, 1851 - Vintage Photograph

This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, features the Elks Club located in Montgomery, Alabama. Built in 1851, the structure is a two-story masonry building characterized by its six prominent columns on the facade.

Johnstons work is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection that documents the architectural heritage of the region. The Elks Club, with its intricate interiors, mirrors, and light fixtures, serves as a testament to the craftsmanship of its time.

This image offers a glimpse into the historical architecture of Montgomery County, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of the era. The photograph was purchased from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and remains an important artifact in the collection of the Library of Congress.

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