Winston-Salem, NC Architecture History Photo, 1941

This vintage photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures an architectural view of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, notable for its historical significance. The image showcases brickwork and lampposts, remnants of a time when the area was becoming an educational hub. The offices of the Moravian Church, constructed in 1810 by the Board of Provincial Elders, stand as a testament to the early architectural endeavors in the region.

Johnstons work forms part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, emphasizing the cultural and historical narratives embedded in Southern architecture. This particular image is referenced in Thomas Tileston Watermans 1941 publication, The Early Architecture of North Carolina, which explores the development of the states architectural landscape.

Each photograph, including this one, represents a piece of history that can enhance any collection. KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.