Eutaw Springs SC Plantation House 1805 Historical Photo

This vintage photograph showcases a significant structure located in Eutaw Springs, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1805 by Captain Gaillard. Originally constructed as a plantation house, it reflects the architectural style of the early 19th century in the region. After the decline of the indigo industry, Captain Gaillard found prosperity through cotton farming, marking an important transition in the agricultural landscape of the South.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aims to document the historical architecture of the region. This survey highlights the craftsmanship of the era, evident in the intricate hand railings and stairways featured in the photograph. The corresponding reference print is included in LOT 11840-8, further enriching the historical context of this image.

This photograph was published in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys Plantations of the Carolina Low Country in 1938 and was purchased from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953. KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.