Historic Building, Airlie, Halifax County, NC 1825This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, features a historic building located in Airlie, Halifax County, North Carolina. Constructed in 1825 by Wm. Williams Thorne, the structure exemplifies early Southern architecture, showcasing elements such as fanlights and decorative shutters. These details reflect the design sensibilities of the period, offering a glimpse into the architectural trends of early 19th century North Carolina.

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This building is recognized as the ancestral home of Francis Scott Key

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The photograph serves as a window into Ashevilles architectural past

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

It later became the property of Judge Rene Beauregard

The house construction reflects architectural styles of the era

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