Historic House in Roswell, GA (1839-1842) Photo Archive

This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a historical house located in Roswell, Fulton County, Georgia. Constructed between 1839 and 1842, the building features a prominent columned porch on three sides. Designed by architect Barrington King, the structure reflects the architectural influences of its time, with frame construction set upon a brick foundation.

The house is significant not only for its design but also for its association with the Misses Simpson, who were prominent figures in the community. The original separate kitchen has since burned down, but the remaining structure stands as a testament to early Georgian architecture.

This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South and has been referenced in the publication The Early Architecture of Georgia by Frederick Doveton Nichols. The photograph serves as an important visual record of the architectural history in Georgia, appealing to collectors and history enthusiasts alike.