Historic Plank Building in High Point, NC, 1750 Photo

This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, features a historic plank building located in High Point, Randolph County, North Carolina. Constructed around 1750, this structure is a notable example of early American architecture, showcasing the building techniques and materials used during that period.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project aimed at documenting significant architectural sites in the southern United States. Johnstons work contributes to our understanding of the regions architectural history and reflects the craftsmanship of early settlers. The photograph was published in Thomas Tileston Watermans book, The Early Architecture of North Carolina, in 1941.

Acquired from Johnstons estate in 1953, this photograph serves as a valuable record of North Carolinas past, providing insight into the cultural and historical context of the time.

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