Historic Oak Grove, Lucia NC, 1782 Architecture Photo

This vintage photograph features a historic structure located in Lucia, Gaston County, North Carolina. Known as Oak Grove, the building dates back to 1782 and showcases classic brickwork and prominent chimneys, characteristic of early American architecture. This architectural gem is significant not only for its age but also for its ties to Rufus Johnston, the nephew of Colonial Governor Gabriel Johnston.

Captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a noted photographer of the early 20th century, this image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. The survey aimed to document the architectural heritage of the Southern United States. The photograph was later published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina, further cementing its historical importance.

This image serves as a visual document of North Carolinas rich architectural history, reflecting the craftsmanship and design of its time.

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