Eutaw Springs SC 1805 Architectural Heritage Photo

This vintage photograph captures a significant structure located in Eutaw Springs, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Built in 1805 by Captain Gaillard, the building reflects the architectural style of the time and represents the shift from indigo farming to the more lucrative cotton industry. The image is attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, an important figure in documenting Southern architecture.

The interior features prominent elements such as andirons, drawing rooms, fireplaces, mantels, mirrors, and overmantels, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era. This photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, emphasizing its historical importance.

Published in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys 1938 work Plantations of the Carolina Low Country, this image serves as a rich resource for understanding the regions architectural heritage. It was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and remains a testament to the cultural and historical narratives of South Carolina.

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