Fayetteville NC Architecture 1788 Vintage Photograph

This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural feature from Fayetteville, North Carolina, specifically from a building dating back to 1788. The image showcases intricate doors and doorways, complemented by fanlights and sidelights, which are characteristic of the region’s early architectural style.

Part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this photograph contributes to the understanding of historical structures in the area. The Carnegie Survey aimed to document and preserve the architectural heritage of the southern United States, with this image being a noteworthy representation of Fayettevilles architectural history.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans book, The Early Architecture of North Carolina, in 1941, this photograph has been preserved and is available through the Library of Congress. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the architectural legacy of North Carolina and the broader narrative of American history.

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