Hunt-Hamilton House, Williamsboro, NC, Historic Image 1941

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this historic image of the Hunt-Hamilton House in Williamsboro, North Carolina, a structure dating from 1790 to 1810. The house is notable for its architectural features, including distinctive doors, fanlights, and sidelights, which exemplify early American craftsmanship.

The Hunt-Hamilton House is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection that documents the architectural heritage of the Southeastern United States. This particular photograph, part of the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, highlights the enduring elegance of early North Carolina homes.

Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, this image serves as an important visual reference for both historians and architecture enthusiasts. The photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

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