Historic Montgomery Building Interior, Alabama 1851

This vintage photograph captures an interior view of a historic building in Montgomery, Alabama, which dates back to 1851. Originally serving as the Confederate Capitol during the Civil War, the structure was overseen by architects Nimrod E. Benson and Justus Wyman. The image showcases architectural details, including stairways, hand railings, and balusters, providing insight into the craftsmanship of the era.

As part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this photograph offers a glimpse into significant historical architecture. The Carnegie Survey aimed to document and preserve the architectural heritage of the Southern United States, and this image serves as an important artifact of that mission.

The photograph is credited to Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent photographer known for her work in documenting American architecture and culture. Her images, including this one, are held in the collection of the Library of Congress.

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