Lexington, GA Vintage Architecture Photo, Early 1900s

This vintage photograph captures a scene in Lexington, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, showcasing wooden buildings and privies typical of the regions historical architecture. Taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a noted photographer from the early 20th century, the image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document the architectural heritage of the southern United States.

Johnstons work provides valuable insight into the construction styles and social conditions of the time. The photograph reflects the practical and functional aspects of rural life in Georgia during the early 1900s. It serves as a historical record, contributing to our understanding of community structures and domestic arrangements in an era when such buildings were commonplace.

Published in The Early Architecture of Georgia by Frederick Doveton Nichols in 1957, this image is housed in the Library of Congress, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

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