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Hyphen House: 1939
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 1:32pm.
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1939. "Williams-Reid-Macon House (Dr. Gideon Hunt Macon), Airlie vicinity, Halifax County, North Carolina." Seen earlier here from a different vantage. 8x10 inch acetate negative by Frances Benjamin Johnston. View full size.
House is a home
Submitted by loribl on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 3:10am.
I suspect that this house was actually in use as a home. Many people from that part of the country enter by the back door, so the steps at the front aren't needed. Its a good thing too because that first step would be a doozy!
Size isn't everything
Submitted by Rogue Architect on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 2:01pm.
A stunningly beautiful example of the Early Classical Revival style; even in its decayed state. The shaped columns are delightful. What a gem! Larger examples of the style can get ungainly.
The watcher
Submitted by pattyanne on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 1:54am.
Now that is spooky. Why would someone be in that house. Ooh, love a mystery.
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