1900s Residential Architecture in Sparta, GeorgiaThis vintage photograph captures a moment in the architectural history of Sparta, a town in Hancock County, Georgia. Taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent photographer known for her work documenting Southern architecture, this image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. The survey aimed to catalog the diverse architectural styles found in the region, reflecting the unique cultural significance of these buildings.

a prominent photographer known for her work in the early 20th century

This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural feature in Washington

Glastonbury

The photograph serves as a valuable historical document

featuring classic furnishings and a fireplace that reflects the design sensibilities of the early 19th century

New Hampshire was created in 1889 and shows the town from an elevated vantage point

which aims to document the architectural heritage of the region

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

recognized as the oldest city in the U

Minnesota in 1874: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

the building underwent remodeling in 1832

Housed in the Carnegie Survey