Hunt-Hamilton House, Williamsboro NC, Vintage Photo 1941

This vintage photograph features the Hunt-Hamilton House, located in Williamsboro, Vance County, North Carolina. Constructed between 1790 and 1810, the house exemplifies early Southern architecture. The image showcases various architectural elements, including elaborate ceilings, intricate fireplaces, and decorative mantels, all characteristic of the periods craftsmanship.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, a noted photographer, documented this structure as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. Her work aimed to preserve and promote the rich architectural heritage of the region. The Hunt-Hamilton House is recognized for its historical significance and is included in the Library of Congress collection, which emphasizes the importance of early American architecture.

Published in 1941 in Thomas Tileston Watermans book, The Early Architecture of North Carolina, this photograph serves as a vital record of the architectural styles that shaped the Southern United States.

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