Laurel Manor House, Prince Georges County, MD, 20th CenturyFrances Benjamin Johnston, an influential photographer, captured a striking image of a famous manor house located in Laurel, Prince Georges County, Maryland. The photograph showcases the architectural details of this historic estate, notable for its handsome octagonal lodge positioned at the end of a long allee. This visual documentation is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to preserve the architectural heritage

particularly as documented by the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

Historic landowners map of Ridgefield

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures a historic structure in Savannah

Pennsylvania from 1901: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

a prominent photographer renowned for her work in capturing the architecture and landscapes of the Southern United States

and the memories that keep people connected to Sydney

and rolling countryside

provides a glimpse into the agricultural and social history of the area

and this photograph is included in the publication The Early Architecture of Georgia

or a family history tied to the iron ranges

Pennsylvania from 1885

documented this scene as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South