Vintage 1820 Architecture in Salisbury, NC - 1953 Image

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage photograph in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, showcasing an architectural structure built in 1820. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, highlighting significant historical buildings across the region. This survey aimed to document and preserve the architectural heritage of the Southern United States.

The photograph emphasizes intricate details of the buildings doors, doorways, fireplaces, and mantels, which reflect the historical craftsmanship of the era. Johnstons work plays a vital role in understanding the architectural evolution in North Carolina, contributing to scholarly resources such as Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina, published in 1941.

Acquired from Johnstons estate in 1953, this image serves as a valuable visual reference for historians, architects, and enthusiasts of Southern architecture. It also connects viewers to the rich narrative of Salisburys historical landscape.

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