Historic Caroline County Home, Virginia, Early 20th Century

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures a house in Caroline County, Virginia, near the Pamunkey River. The structure is a one-and-a-half-story frame residence, notable for its architectural details such as dormers and a prominent porch. The image reflects the typical domestic architecture of the region during the early 20th century.

Johnstons work is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant historical project that documented the architectural heritage of the American South. This photograph serves as a valuable record of the building styles and cultural landscapes of that era, providing insights into the residential designs that were common in Virginia.

The Carnegie Survey, which includes various forms of architecture, was commissioned to preserve the architectural history of the South, making this photograph an important addition to historical collections. The image was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and is part of the Library of Congresss Prints and Photographs Division.