Historic Building in New Bern, NC (1804) - Vintage Photo

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston documents a historic building in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. The structure dates back to approximately 1804 and is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. This survey aimed to catalog significant architectural sites in the southern United States and provides valuable insights into early American architecture.

Johnstons work is recognized for its meticulous attention to detail, capturing the essence of doors and doorways that are emblematic of the regions architectural heritage. This image reflects the craftsmanship and design that characterized early 19th-century buildings in North Carolina.

The photograph was published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941. It is held in the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, as part of an extensive collection documenting the architectural history of the American South. KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.