Salem Church Architecture, Charles City County, VA 1900s

This vintage photograph captures an architectural scene from Salem Church, located in Charles City County, Virginia. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document the rich architectural heritage of the southern United States. The photograph showcases wooden buildings, with a particular emphasis on their distinct chimneys, highlighting the craftsmanship typical of the region.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, a noted photographer, took this image as part of her extensive work documenting American architecture in the early 20th century. The photograph serves as an important visual resource for understanding the historical context of Virginias rural architecture.

Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, this image is now housed in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. It provides a glimpse into the architectural styles prevalent in the early 1900s, contributing to the understanding of Virginias cultural and historical landscape.