Savannah Home of Mrs. John B. Seymour, Georgia 1840

This vintage photograph captures the home of Mrs. John B. Seymour, located in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The building, constructed in 1840, is a notable example of the architecture from that era. Frances Benjamin Johnston, the photographer, documented the structure as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to preserve and study the regions architectural legacy.

The image showcases the intricate details of the house, including the prominent stairways and doorways that characterize the Southern architectural style. This photograph is not only a visual record of a specific residence but also a representation of the broader historical context of Savannahs architectural development during the 19th century.

This photograph was published in Frederick Doveton Nichols The Early Architecture of Georgia in 1957. It serves as an important artifact for understanding the architectural history of Georgia and is part of the collection maintained by the Library of Congress.