James Wishart House, Virginia, 1654 Vintage Photo

This vintage photograph, attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures the historic James Wishart House, also known as Bouch House or Lynnhaven House, located in Princess Anne County, Virginia. The structure, dating back to 1654, is an example of early American architecture, with renovations that occurred circa 1725. The image provides insight into the architectural styles and building practices of the time.

Key features of the house include its English bond brickwork, distinctive stairways, and doorways. The photograph likely predates 1934, as indicated by the presence of a tree near the back steps, which was removed by the time of later documentation by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS). This connection to HABS emphasizes the historical significance of the structure within the context of Virginias architectural heritage.

This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, highlighting the importance of preserving and documenting America’s architectural history.

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