Historic Burnside Architecture, Ascension Parish, LA 1952This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases architectural elements from the Burnside vicinity in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The image highlights intricate brickwork and the unique design of doors and doorways, reflecting the craftsmanship of the period. Notable features include the prominent towers that add character to the structure. The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a

the Baptist Church

showcasing the craftsmanship and materials used in wooden structures

Buesing’s Soap Factory

PA in 1902: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

contributing to our understanding of its evolution and significance

This vintage photograph captures Colonial Park

the two-story house features a square cupola and is adorned with pillars on three sides

The preservation of the old slave quarters adds an important layer of historical context

reflecting the unique Southern architectural style characteristic of the early 20th century

The credit line for this photograph is attributed to the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

constructed around 1826

the first superintendent of schools in Louisiana