Historic Page Family Home, White Marsh, VA 1725 Photo

This vintage photograph captures a historic building in White Marsh, Gloucester County, Virginia, associated with the Page family. Constructed around 1725 by Mann Page, this residence was notable for being the largest of the Virginia Colonial houses. The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant structures in the region.

The building, characterized by its impressive brickwork, ultimately succumbed to a fire in 1916. This image serves as a visual record of colonial architecture in Virginia, highlighting the craftsmanship and historical significance of the period. Its documentation contributes to our understanding of early American domestic life and the architectural styles prevalent in the 18th century.

This photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and remains a valuable artifact for those interested in Virginias history and architecture.

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