House, 821 Main Street, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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House, 821 Main Street, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

House, 821 Main Street, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938

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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1938, captures the elegant facade of a historic house located at 821 Main Street in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a comprehensive documentation of Southern architecture initiated by the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1932. Johnston's composition masterfully highlights the house's distinctive features, including its grand columns, dormers, and porches, which are adorned with intricate details. The lush garden in the foreground adds a sense of tranquility and contrast to the architectural grandeur. The house, with its columned porch and dormer windows, is a quintessential example of the antebellum architecture that is synonymous with Natchez and the American South. The image transports us back to a bygone era, inviting us to imagine the history and stories that unfolded within its walls. Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952) was a pioneering American photographer and architectural historian. Her work, which includes over 11,000 photographs, has been instrumental in documenting and preserving the architectural heritage of the United States. This photograph, now part of the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress, is a testament to her legacy and the importance of preserving our architectural history.

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