The Hermitage, Accomack County, VA - Vintage Photograph 1950This vintage photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases The Hermitage, a historic brick end house located in Craddockville, Accomack County, Virginia. The house faces north and south along a cove, situated off the south bank of Onancock Creek, near Finneys Wharf. This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents the architectural heritage of the region. The photograph captures the intricate

and is preserved in the Library of Congress

which exemplifies the architectural styles prevalent in the region during the early 20th century

The courtyards and stairways depicted illustrate the charm and practicality of New Orleans urban living

reminding us of the importance of these structures in the development of maritime navigation

Connecticut from 1869: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

the structure is associated with Nugents Bakery and is believed to have been built by I

The photo is a valuable representation of early 20th-century American design and offers insight into the living spaces of that era

McGuire and Lindbergh bunked together in a hut in New Guinea

It serves as a rich visual resource for those interested in Marylands architectural heritage and the evolution of home design

FRAMED VERSION AVAILABLE HERE

further cementing its significance in the study of Southern architecture

Johnstons work was part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South