Felix Tait Plantation, Camden, Alabama, Early 1900s

This vintage photograph, linked to the Felix Tait Plantation in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama, captures the architectural elegance characteristic of the region. The image showcases the plantation home, notable for its prominent columns and distinctive porticoes that reflect the antebellum style prevalent in the South. This architectural style is a testament to the craftsmanship and design sensibilities of the time.

Taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a pioneering female photographer, this work is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. The survey aimed to document significant architectural structures in the Southern United States, providing valuable insights into the regions historical landscape. The photograph dates back to the early 20th century, during a time when such plantations were emblematic of Southern culture and history.

This image serves as a visual record of Alabamas architectural heritage, illustrating the grandeur of plantation life in the early 1900s.

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