1840 Historic Building in Savannah, GA - Carnegie SurveyThis vintage photograph captures a historical structure in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, known for its architectural significance. Built around 1840, the building exemplifies the classic design elements prevalent in the region during that period. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an initiative documenting the unique architecture of the American South. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent photographer,

By measuring the direction and distance between the gun emplacement and the target

It offers a glimpse into the architectural heritage of St

Michigan from 1867: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

The structure dates back to approximately 1828-1850 and reflects the architectural styles prevalent during that period

It offers a rare look at Jacksonville before the enormous changes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries

at which point a distinctive portico was added

The design features prominent porches and columns

Augustine during that period

This vintage photograph depicts a historic residence located in Athens

spreading outward into wooded ridges and open pasture beyond the settled valley

is a valuable representation of Savannahs historical architecture

Wisconsin from 1870: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library