Ingleside, Lincolnton NC 1817 Vintage Photograph

This vintage photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, depicts the historic structure known as Ingleside, located in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The building was constructed in 1817 and showcases the architectural style prevalent in the early 19th century. It features distinctive brickwork, a welcoming portico, and surrounding gardens adorned with flowers, vines, and trellises, characteristic of the periods attention to landscape design.

Ingleside was owned by Peter Forney, an iron master and a member of the U.S. Congress. This image captures not only the architectural elegance of the structure but also reflects the lifestyle and leisure of the time, as evidenced by the presence of a swing in the garden. Such details offer insight into the social dynamics of Lincolnton during a transformative era in American history.

This photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant buildings across the region. Each print is crafted on museum-quality paper, ensuring that the rich history captured in this image is preserved for future generations.

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