Rocky Mount, NC 19th Century Greek Revival Mansion Photo

This vintage photograph, attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, features a brick, two-story mansion representative of early 19th-century Greek Revival architecture located in Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina. The image captures intricate details of the building, including elegant hand railings and spiral staircases, which exemplify the architectural style prevalent in the region during that period.

The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant undertaking that documented historic buildings across the Southern United States. Published in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina in 1941, this image serves as a valuable resource for understanding the architectural heritage of North Carolina.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, an influential photographer of her time, focused on capturing the beauty and intricacies of Southern architecture. Her work continues to illuminate the past, making historical images like this one essential for both educational and decorative purposes.

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.