Jamestown NC Historic Building Photo 1819

This vintage photograph captures a significant structure located in Jamestown, Guilford County, North Carolina. Constructed in 1819, this building exemplifies brickwork in a Flemish bond style, a technique that emphasizes strength and aesthetics. It serves as a historical representation of the Friends meeting houses and schools that were pivotal in the community during that era.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project that documented the architectural heritage of the region. This survey has been instrumental in preserving the history and design of Southern buildings. The photographs importance is further underscored by its publication in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina, released in 1941.

Acquired from the estate of Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1953, this image not only provides a visual reference to the architectural styles of the time but also contributes to our understanding of the cultural and social dynamics within Jamestown. It continues to be a valuable resource for historical research and education.