Exum Newby House, Windfall, NC, 1941 Photo

This vintage photograph captures the Exum Newby House, a notable example of Mid-18th century architecture located in Windfall, Perquimans County, North Carolina. The structure is characterized by its one-and-a-half-story design and elegant columns, featuring a classic portico that reflects the architectural styles of its time. The house serves as a representation of the historical residential designs prevalent in this region of the South.

The image was taken as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an initiative aimed at documenting significant architectural sites across the southern United States. This particular photograph, credited to Frances Benjamin Johnston, contributes to a broader understanding of the architectural heritage in North Carolina.

Published in 1941 in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina, this image remains a valuable resource for historians and architecture enthusiasts alike.

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