Gordonsville VA Waterwheels Photo, Early 1900sThis vintage photograph, created by Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures a scene from Gordonsville, Virginia, located in Albemarle County. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant architectural features and landscapes throughout the region. The photograph highlights the historical significance of waterwheels, a vital component of the local economy and industry during the late 19th and early

featuring intricate details such as mantels

Cabarrus County

offering an authentic glimpse into North Carolinas past

The photograph highlights the intricate design and craftsmanship that define the local aesthetic

offering insight into the regions residential styles

showcasing a prominent structure built between 1854 and 1856

contributes significantly to the documentation of Southern architecture

and small-town streets

This site is also notable for housing the graves of two colonial governors

with an additional four columns flanking the side entrance

this image contributes to the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

a renowned photographer known for her work documenting American architecture