The Architecture section is for original articles focused primarily on the architecture of the early South including dwellings grand to meager, public buildings, commercial and professional structures, trades shops, agricultural buildings, and even privies, storage sheds, and other support structures. Articles address various aspects of our architecture such as construction techniques, building materials, structure hierarchy, builders/architects, decorative elements, dating techniques, archaeological contexts, owner history, paint analyses, interior-space usage, measured drawings, adaptive reuse, relocation, salvage, etc.
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The Edenton Historical Commission supports and encourages research on the decorative arts and material culture of the Albemarle region from diverse points of view. Research in this rich area is fruitful and ongoing. The articles published on this website represent the research of the individual authors and not the official opinions of the Commission.
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2013
Cupola House: Recent Discoveries
Discovery of the Oldest Dated House in North Carolina
Historic Building Evaluation Methodology
Saving William Seay’s Cabinet Shop, The Move
2014
Living Between Two Worlds: African American House Joiner Drew Holloman
Surprising Exterior Paint Analysis of Bel-Mede, Williamsburg, VA
2017
2019
Cupola House Paint Analysis – Courtesy of The Cupola House Association
“Mansion House” Evolution, Brandon Plantation, Halifax County, Virginia
2020
John Mitchener, Journeyman Carpenter of Edenton
Fox Hall – Norfolk’s Oldest House, Part 1
Fox Hall – Part 2, Barred Vent
Fox Hall – Part 3, Hall Floor Lift
Fox Hall – Part 4, Chimneys and Fireplaces
Fox Hall – Part 5, Cellar Entrance
Fox Hall – Part 7, First-Floor Plan
Fox Hall – Part 9, Brickwork Finish
Fox Hall – Part 10, Jack Arch Segment “8L”
Fox Hall – Part 11, Second-Floor Assessment
Fox Hall – Part 12, 2nd Floor Plan
Fox Hall – Part 13, Dormer Construction
Cupola House First-Floor Interior Paint Analysis – Editor’s Note
Cupola House First-Floor Interior Paint Analysis
2021
Fox Hall – Part 14, East-Chamber Fireplace
Fox Hall – Part 15, Deed Search for Fox Hall
Fox Hall – Part 16, Dormer Installation
Fox Hall – Part 17, Circa 1725-30 View
2022
Fox Hall – Part 18, “In the Name of God Amen”, Ann’s Possessions
2023
Fox Hall – Part 19, Front Porch Removal & Wrap-up
2024
The Original Location of Queen Anne’s Creek