Abandoned Structure in Sheldon, SC - Historic Photo 1938

This vintage photograph captures an abandoned structure located in Sheldon, Beaufort County, South Carolina. The building, constructed in 1753, has a rich history marked by destruction and reconstruction. It was devastated by the British Army in 1779 and later rebuilt in 1826. Tragically, it faced further destruction during General Shermans campaign in 1865.

The remnants of brickwork and creeping vines evoke a sense of the passage of time and the resilience of architecture in the face of adversity. This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection documenting the historical significance of Southern buildings.

Published in 1938 in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys Plantations of the Carolina Low Country, this photograph serves as a visual testament to the regions architectural heritage. It is a valuable addition for anyone interested in Southern history, architecture, or the rich stories embedded in these structures.

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