Historic Building in New Bern, NC (1770) - Vintage Photo

This vintage photograph captures a historic building located in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, dating back to 1770. The structure showcases the architectural style reflective of its era, characterized by its two-and-a-half-story design. Notable features include intricately crafted fireplaces and mantels, which serve as a testament to the craftsmanship of the time.

This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection documenting the historical architecture of the region. The photograph is credited to Frances Benjamin Johnston, whose work has been influential in the preservation of Southern architectural history.

Published in Thomas Tileston Waterman’s The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, this image serves as an educational resource for those interested in the architectural heritage of North Carolina.

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