Frances Benjamin Johnston Auburn Cottage Photo 1852This vintage photograph encapsulates the elegance of a raised cottage built in 1852, which stands as a testament to the architectural and cultural evolution of the American South. Located in Auburn, Lee County, this house was designed and initially owned by Mathew Turner. The photograph showcases not only the beauty of the building but also the intricate details of its design. Viewers can admire the elegant stairways, hand railings, and balusters,

The scene sweeps across the broad bend of the Green River

The view sweeps across the peninsula from a crowded waterfront thick with sailing ships out toward the open water and distant shoreline beyond

It captures the bridge over the Delaware River

Tennessee was created in 1888 and published by H

Wisconsin in 1885: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

a city with deep historical significance

this map presents Madison in the 1880s

archival paper using a restored map of Charleston

reflecting the architectural style and building techniques of the time

Wyoming Territory

the map features detailed vignettes of local industry

the Isaac Prouty & Co