Hickory Nut Gap Interior, Buncombe County NC, 20th Century

This vintage photograph, created by Frances Benjamin Johnston, features an interior scene from Hickory Nut Gap, located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The image, part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, captures the architectural details and curated spaces of this historic location. Johnston’s work is significant for its documentation of Southern architecture and design during the early 20th century.

The Carnegie Survey aimed to preserve the architectural heritage of the South, and this photograph serves as an important record of that endeavor. The interior depicted reveals aspects of art and furniture from the period, providing insight into the styles and cultural influences present in North Carolina at that time.

This image is a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of American architecture. It contributes to the understanding of regional design and is part of a larger collection housed at the Library of Congress. The photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953.