Greenwood, VA Architecture - Carnegie Survey, 20th CenturyThis vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, created as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, captures a scene in Greenwood, Albemarle County, Virginia. The image showcases the architectural beauty and natural landscapes of the region, emphasizing the gardens and wells that were significant in the areas historical development. Johnstons work is noted for its detailed documentation of Southern architecture and

showcasing its distinctive columns

The image is referenced in Thomas Tileston Watermans book

This image was taken before the building underwent restoration

Julien family for two centuries before being sold by Mrs

This image was published in Plantations of the Carolina Low Country by Samuel Gaillard Stoney in 1938

This survey aimed to catalog and preserve the architectural heritage of the South

Purchased from the estate of Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1953

This restored edition brings the historic Royersford view to life while preserving the original linework and the river

is a notable example of early American architecture

showcasing elements such as grand columns

This survey emphasizes the importance of preserving architectural heritage and provides insights into the design elements that define the areas cultural landscape

illustrating the rich cultural and architectural narratives of the South