Historic 1812 Building in New Bern, NC - 1941 Photo

This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a historic building located in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. Constructed in 1812, the structure is characterized by its 2 1/2 story brick design, featuring a side hall layout and an arched ceiling porch supported by coupled columns. This architectural style reflects the early 19th-century building practices in the region.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant architectural works across the Southern United States. Johnstons work contributes to the understanding of the evolution of architecture in North Carolina, as well as the broader cultural context of that era.

This photograph was published in Thomas Tileston Waterman’s “The Early Architecture of North Carolina” in 1941 and is preserved in the Library of Congress. It serves as an important resource for those interested in historical architecture and the rich heritage of New Bern.