Wilmington NC Historic Structure Photo 1771

This vintage photo, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a historic structure from 1771 located in Wilmington, North Carolina, in New Hanover County. Once the headquarters of the North Carolina Society of Colonial Dames of America, this building exemplifies early American architecture, featuring intricate built-in furniture and elegant fireplaces that reflect the era’s craftsmanship.

Documented as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this image offers a glimpse into Wilmingtons architectural heritage, published in Thomas Tileston Watermans 1941 work, *The Early Architecture of North Carolina*.

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