Taylor-Ward House, New Bern, NC - Historic Photo 1941

This vintage photograph captures the Taylor-Ward House, a significant historic building located in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. The house is a three-story brick structure, noted for its architectural features such as entablatures. It serves as an important example of early 20th-century residential design in the region.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document the unique architectural heritage of the southern United States. The photograph was created by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent photographer known for her work documenting American architecture and culture. This particular image is referenced in Thomas Tileston Watermans 1941 publication, The Early Architecture of North Carolina.

Acquired from the estate of Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1953, this photograph is preserved by the Library of Congress. It provides a window into the architectural history of North Carolina and reflects the craftsmanship of the era.

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