Beaufort NC Historic Architecture Photo, 20th CenturyThis vintage photograph captures an architectural scene in Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina. The image, created by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases the intricate details of local houses, emphasizing their balconies and porches. Johnstons work was part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document and preserve the historic structures of the region. Beaufort, known for its rich maritime history, features a

a comprehensive project aimed at preserving images of significant structures in the region

Known for her pioneering work in photography

the warm sun

The craftsmanship in these elements reflects the unique Southern architectural style prevalent in Mobile County

Gardett & Son

archival paper using a restored version of a map of Mattapan

the church suffered significant damage due to a fire but was rebuilt in 1918

which are hallmarks of the period

Rhode Island from 1877: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

an extensive project aimed at documenting the architectural heritage of the southern United States

It was acquired from the estate of Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1953 and forms part of a comprehensive collection at the Library of Congress

Rhode Island in 1894: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library