Historic Gaston County Building, NC - 1846 Photo

This vintage photograph captures a historic building in Gaston County, North Carolina, dating back to 1846. Originally serving as a courthouse, the structure has since been repurposed as Town Hall. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant architectural sites across the region.

The courthouse features distinctive elements such as a prominent cupola and elegant stairways, showcasing the architectural style of its time. This photograph is credited to Frances Benjamin Johnston, a notable figure in early 20th-century photography, and is part of a broader collection that highlights the history and development of southern architecture.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans 1941 work, The Early Architecture of North Carolina, this image is a valuable resource for understanding the architectural heritage of the area.

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.