Vintage Classic Revival Architecture, Washington NC 1941

This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural piece from Washington, North Carolina, situated in Beaufort County. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South and showcases the Classic Revival design prevalent during its era. The building features prominent columns and a pediment, reflecting the stylistic choices common in early 20th-century American architecture.

The photograph was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a notable photographer who documented various aspects of Southern architecture. This particular image is referenced in Thomas Tileston Watermans book, The Early Architecture of North Carolina, published in 1941. The Carnegie Survey aimed to record and preserve the architectural heritage of the South, making this photograph an important historical artifact.

Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, this image is a valuable piece of history, representing the architectural style and cultural context of its time.

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