Eutaw Springs SC Historical Building Photo 1805

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage photograph in Eutaw Springs, South Carolina, showcasing a historical building constructed in 1805. The structure was built by Captain Gaillard, who transitioned from indigo cultivation to a successful cotton enterprise. This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South and provides insight into the elegant design and furnishings typical of the regions plantations during that era.

The photograph highlights elements such as drawing rooms, fireplaces, mantels, and mirrors, reflecting the attention to detail and craftsmanship of the time. Mr. J. Rutledge Connor is noted in relation to this image, linking the property to its historical context.

This image was published in Plantations of the Carolina Low Country by Samuel Gaillard Stoney in 1938 and remains a significant representation of South Carolinas architectural heritage.

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