Historic Eastville Building, Virginia 1680-1691 Photo

This vintage photograph, attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures a historic building in Eastville, Northampton County, Virginia. Constructed between 1680 and 1691, the architecture reflects the colonial style prevalent in the region during that era. This structure is situated on a peninsula bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, emphasizing its strategic and scenic location.

Once known for its elegant furnishings, many of which were imported from England by Queen Anne prior to the American Revolution, this building represents the rich history of colonial life in Virginia. The Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South documented this significant site, which showcases the intricate design elements such as arches, windows, and doorways characteristic of its time.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey collection, a valuable resource for understanding Southern architecture. It was published in the 1930 book Colonial Churches in Virginia by Henry Irving Brock.

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