Warrenton NC Historic Home Photo 1941

This vintage photograph, attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures a significant architectural site in Warrenton, North Carolina, specifically in Warren County. The image showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of the lintels and moldings that characterize the home built by Billie Williams. For many years, this residence served as the home of Mrs. Mary K. Williams, the widow of Joseph John Williams III, who was Billie Williams nephew.

The property underwent reconstruction under the guidance of architect Thomas T. Waterman, with its interiors restored at Winterthur. This restoration preserves the historical integrity of the architecture, which is documented in Thomas Tileston Watermans book, The Early Architecture of North Carolina, published in 1941.

This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South collection, reflecting the rich architectural history of the region. Such historic photographs are valuable resources for understanding the cultural and architectural evolution of North Carolina.

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