Old Church Tower in Jamestown, Virginia - Historic Photo 193

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures the Old Church Tower in Jamestown, Virginia, a significant historical structure dating back to 1639. The tower is part of the fourth church built in the area, which was destroyed in 1676 during Bacons Rebellion. The church was repaired in 1686, but following the removal of the Virginia capital to Williamsburg in 1698, it was abandoned. The present structure behind the tower was erected in 1907.

The image showcases architectural details such as crow-stepped gables and intricate brickwork, reflecting the colonial style of the period. This photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents the historical buildings of the region. It was published in 1930 in Henry Irving Brocks Colonial Churches in Virginia, highlighting its enduring significance in American architectural history.

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