Historic Building in Winston-Salem, NC 1789 Photo

This vintage photograph captures a historic building located in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Constructed in 1789 by Abraham Loesch, a descendant of early Pennsylvania settlers, this structure is significant in the regions architectural history. From 1795 to 1800, it served the single brethren of the Moravian Church, highlighting its role in early community life.

The image includes elements typical of the period, such as wooden furnishings and rocking chairs, providing a glimpse into domestic life during the late 18th century. The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents important architectural sites across the region.

This photographic piece, part of Frances Benjamin Johnstons collection, is a valuable historical artifact, published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941. It contributes to the understanding of early American architecture and the cultural heritage of North Carolina.