Mission Atocuimi de Jororo, New Smyrna, FL 20th Century

This vintage photograph showcases the Mission Atocuimi de Jororo, located in New Symrna, Volusia County, Florida. This site is notable for its stone walls and arches, remnants of a once-thriving monastery. The image serves as a visual documentation of early 20th-century architecture and the historical significance of religious structures in the region.

Captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent photographer known for her work in the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this image is a part of a larger collection that highlights the architectural heritage of the southern United States. The Carnegie Survey aimed to record and preserve the architectural history of the South, making this photograph an essential part of that legacy.

This image contributes to the understanding of Floridas historical landscape and the cultural influences that shaped its development. Each print is produced on museum-quality paper, ensuring the preservation of these important historical narratives for future generations.

KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.