Historic Architecture in New Bern, NC - 1819This vintage photograph captures a significant architectural piece located in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. The structure, built in 1819, was designed by Uriah Sandy following the classic design principles of Christopher Wren. It features a two story clapboard frame with a shingled pitched roof, accentuated by an elegant Ionic portico, which reflects the architectural styles common in early American Presbyterian churches. The image is part

The photograph is part of a larger collection that highlights various structures and designs across the southern United States

It reflects the communitys commitment to preserving its cultural and architectural heritage

inviting stairways

which exemplify early Southern design

The image was captured as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

an initiative aimed at documenting significant architectural sites in the region

ensuring its availability for future generations to appreciate

ensuring its significance and accessibility for future generations

provides a glimpse into the past

Built in 1801

this photograph is preserved at the Library of Congress

contributing to our understanding of the architectural evolution in Georgia