Early 20th Century Mobile, AL Residential ArchitectureThis vintage photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a residential scene in Mobile, Alabama, during the early 20th century. Notable for its architectural details, the image captures intricate ironwork, porches, fences, and balconies that characterize the houses of the region. The craftsmanship in these elements reflects the unique Southern architectural style prevalent in Mobile County. Johnston was a prominent photographer known for

or has watched the city grow along the banks of the Cumberland

and is part of her estate acquired in 1953

West Virginia from 1899: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

A housewife irons her clothes in Caruthersville

Chemung Co

archival paper using a restored version of a map of Hackensack

dating back to approximately 1857

and the working heart of the village clustered along the water

It captures the crowded wharves

8" (30 cm)

archival matte paper using a restored version of an original map of Stonington

This vintage image features Bvt