Tarboro NC Architectural Heritage, Early 20th CenturyThis vintage photograph, created by Frances Benjamin Johnston in the early 20th century, captures the architectural essence of Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The image showcases a traditional Southern home, characterized by its prominent chimneys, expansive porches, and distinctive gables. Johnstons work is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document the rich architectural heritage of the region.

This vintage photograph captures a historic house located in Talbot County

The image documents the architectural details and the condition of rural buildings in the early to mid-20th century

showcasing the artistic and cultural significance of Savannah’s architectural landscape

aimed to preserve the rich history of Southern structures through photography

Slade purchased the property and transformed it into a school for girls

church steeples

This vintage photograph from the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South captures a significant architectural scene in Sparta

reflecting the local aesthetic and the importance of ironwork in Southern architecture

This vintage photograph features the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences

It captures the paddle steamers

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Following her departure