Vintage Durham Architecture Photo, NC 1953This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a significant architectural feature in Durham, North Carolina. Known for her contributions to documenting Southern architecture, Johnstons work often highlights the intricate details of buildings and public spaces. This image forms part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a valuable resource for understanding regional design and aesthetics. The photograph

Located in Queen Anne County

Published in 1957

The photograph is part of the collection housed at the Library of Congress

located in LOT 11836-4

The architectural details

After restoration in 1938

elegant mantels

The dovecotes design reflects the architectural trends of the time

characterized by its agricultural practices

and sailboats

This region is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse architectural influences

The survey aimed to record the remaining structures of the Souths architectural heritage