The architectural history of Franklin County, North Carolina / based on the work of Catherine W. Bishir, E. Megan Funk, Vickie E. Mason, Thilbert Pearce, Michael Southern, Jeroen van den Hurk, Drucilla York, and others ; edited by J. Daniel Pezzoni.
| Other author | Bishir, Catherine W., contributor. |
| Other author | Pezzoni, J. Daniel, 1961- editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | Louisburg, NC : Franklin County Historic Preservation Commission, [2023] |
| Description | xxiii, 448 pages : illustrations, map ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "This richly illustrated volume-the result of nearly a century of scholarship-tells the story of Franklin County's change through the lens of its remarkable architectural heritage. The original houses were modest dwellings of frame, log, and occasionally stone construction; wealthier farmers ornamented their houses in the Georgian and Federal styles. Mills, churches, and country stores provided focal points for the largely rural population. Later generations built impressive residences in the Greek Revival and Italianate styles. Cotton and tobacco undergirded economic development well into the twentieth century, attracting railroads and industry that contributed to the growth of Louisburg, Bunn, Franklinton, Youngsville, and other communities. Churches provided important support to the African American community, as did educational institutions like the county's many Rosenwald schools. Craftsman bungalows, Ranch houses, and notable examples of Modernist design enlivened county architecture during the twentieth century"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 423-427) and index. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner North Carolina Coll. item 30372017644151 purchased from Franklin County, NC 20250819 |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner North Carolina Coll. item 30372017644169 purchased from Franklin County, NC 20250819 |
| LCCN | 2023915734 |
| ISBN | 9798218263164 (cloth) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Stacks | NA730.N82 F733 2023 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | NC Reference | NA730.N82 F733 2023 | ✔ Available |