Vintage Church Photo, Fayetteville, NC, Early 20th Century

This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural landmark in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document historic buildings across the region. The structure depicted was misidentified as Mac Pherson Church in the photographers inventory.

The church features distinct elements such as a cupola and prominent stairways, representative of the architectural style found in many Southern churches of the era. The photograph serves as a record of the craftsmanship and design principles that characterized religious buildings in the early 20th century.

Taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a notable photographer known for her work in documenting American architecture, this image is a valuable piece of history. It was acquired from Johnstons estate in 1953 and is now housed in the Library of Congress.

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