Forest Home, Yanceyville NC 1835: Vintage Photo

This vintage photo, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases Forest Home, a historic structure in Yanceyville, North Carolina, built in 1835. The image highlights the elegant balconies and porticoes that define the architectural style of the period. Johnston, a pioneering photographer, documented the essence of Southern architecture through the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, emphasizing the unique charm of Caswell County.

Preserved through decades, this photograph not only reflects the craftsmanship of early American homes but also serves as a window into the life and culture of 19th-century North Carolina.

KNOWOL historical art prints connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored vintage image.