Early 20th Century Interior, Tarboro NC, 1953This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures a detailed interior scene from Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. The image highlights architectural elements typical of the early 20th century, focusing on the craftsmanship of fireplaces, mantels, and stoves that were prevalent in homes of the era. These features reflect the design aesthetics that characterized Southern interiors during this period. Taken as part of the Carnegie

a significant collection that documents the diverse architectural styles found in the southern United States

released in 1957

The photograph was purchased from the estate of Frances Benjamin Johnston

documented this estate as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

forms part of a larger collection that documents the diverse architectural heritage of the American South

including its fireplaces and mantels

this building served as the Confederate Capitol during the Civil War

the photograph is credited to Frances Benjamin Johnston

the boatloads of curious onlookers

This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural feature in Winston-Salem

this image serves as a vital record of the regions architectural history

This vintage photograph captures the architectural beauty of a residence in La Grange