Holly Bend, Huntersville NC, Historical Architecture 1800s

This vintage photograph captures Holly Bend, a historical structure located in Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Built in the 1800s, the property was originally owned by Robert Davidson. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant architectural landmarks in the region.

Holly Bend is notable for its well-preserved architectural details, including intricate hand railings and stairways that reflect the craftsmanship of the period. The structure has been referenced in various architectural studies, including Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina, published in 1941.

This photograph was acquired from the estate of Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1953 and serves as an important visual record of North Carolinas architectural heritage. It contributes to our understanding of the regions historical landscape and its significant buildings.

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