Vintage Wooden Building in Blandfields, VA, 1953This vintage photograph captures a wooden building in Blandfields, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent photographer known for her architectural documentation. The image showcases the unique design elements of the house, particularly its hip roof, which is a distinctive feature of the architectural style prevalent in the region during the early 20th century. Blandfields, situated in Virginias Dinwiddie County,

Published in 1941 in Thomas Tileston Watermans book

This photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South and was acquired from Johnstons estate in 1953

The photograph is noted to be located near the historic Torrance House

A stone sundial prominently appears in the composition

this photograph is preserved in the Library of Congresss Prints and Photographs Division

These features highlight the integration of nature and design

known for its historic charm and well-preserved structures

This piece is a valuable representation of Baltimores architectural history and offers insights into the design trends of the era

which historically occupied the site

The estate is surrounded by a landscape adorned with magnolias and vines

• Hanging hardware included Beautifully restored map of Forest Hills

It features distinctive brickwork