Historic House in Gibsonville, NC - Circa 1780Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this historic image of a house in Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina, dating back to approximately 1780. The structure showcases traditional brickwork reflective of the architectural styles prevalent in the region during that era. This photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection that documents the diverse architectural heritage of the Southern United

The building is a two-story edifice constructed of stone and stucco

Notable features shown on the map include the broad Tennessee River

showcasing a style typical of the period

The photograph dates back to the mid-20th century

This specific image is referenced in Thomas Tileston Waterman’s 1941 publication

captured this image in Oxford

from the tightly packed downtown grid climbing the bluffs to the busy waterfront below

The architectural design features a two-story frame structure with a hipped roof and unique one-story wings connected to the main house by a curved colonnade

showcases the architectural style of the region

highlighting its importance in the study of Southern architecture

many laborers moved across states seeking work in agriculture

including banana plants