Macon, GA Historic Building Photo, 1843-1844This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a historical building in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. Constructed between 1843 and 1844, the structure is notable for its impressive columns and portico, characteristic of the architectural style prevalent in the antebellum South. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an important documentation project that aimed to preserve the architectural

or has watched the city grow along the banks of the Cumberland

The structure features arches at the rear and small mezzanines on either side

which reflects the prosperity of the era

acquired from the Johnston estate in 1953

built between 1816 and 1819

New Jersey from 1909: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

it is one of the few university buildings that survived the destruction during the Civil War in 1865

elements that highlight the regions unique blend of architectural styles and natural beauty

archival paper using a restored map of Turtle Creek

Width: 18"

The image captures the interior of the building

this two-story granite building showcases a crenellated top