J.H. Rowley Estate Interior, Horntown VA, 1787

This vintage photograph, created by Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures an interior view of the J.H. Rowley Estate in Horntown, Accomack County, Virginia. The estate has a rich history, with its original structure dating back to 1725, though the current house was completed in 1787. A notable architectural feature is the preserved square brick end of the chimney from the earlier house, which has been incorporated into the present design.

Johnstons work is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an initiative aimed at documenting significant architectural landmarks. This photograph showcases elements such as stairways and paneling typical of the period, highlighting the craftsmanship of the time.

The image was created from a deteriorated original film negative, with a digital file produced from an interpositive in the 1980s. The Rowley farm, known by various names including the Corbin Place and Wolferidge, continues to be a point of interest for those studying Virginias architectural heritage.