Historic Building in Davidson, NC, 1841-1849

This vintage photograph captures a historic building located in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, dating from 1841 to 1849. Constructed from handmade brick, the structure features elegant columns, pilasters, and stucco finishes. It stands as a testament to the architectural style of its time and is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South.

Notably, this building was once attended by Woodrow Wilson, who was a student here in the class of 1877. He participated in his first debate within these halls in 1873, making the site significant in both educational and historical contexts. The building exemplifies the architectural heritage of North Carolina and continues to be a point of interest for those exploring the regions past.

This photograph is preserved in the Library of Congress, with a reference to its publication in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina from 1941.

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