



St. Augustine, FL Vintage Architecture Photo, 20th Century
This vintage photograph, created by Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures a view from the courtyard of a doorway in St. Augustine, Florida, a city known for its rich Spanish colonial architecture. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents historic buildings and their architectural elements across the region.
The photograph features notable architectural components such as arcades and porches, characteristic of the areas unique style. St. Augustine, located in St. Johns County, is recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States, with a history that dates back to 1565.
Johnstons work is significant for its documentation of early 20th-century architecture and the historical context of Southern structures. This image contributes to the understanding of St. Augustines cultural heritage and architectural evolution.
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St. Augustine, FL Vintage Architecture Photo, 20th Century