Historic 1755 Building, Dorchester County, SC, 1938

This vintage photograph captures a scene from the Ashley River vicinity in Dorchester County, South Carolina. The image, created by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a historic building constructed in 1755 by John Williams. Notable for its Baroque gables, which were rebuilt in 1868, this structure has remained within the Williams family ever since. The photograph reflects the architectural style and historical significance of the region.

The image features the surrounding landscape, where vines grow and the architecture is complemented by elements of nature. The photograph serves as an important document within the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, making it a valuable resource for understanding the history of Southern architecture and culture.

Published in 1938 as part of Samuel Gaillard Stoneys Plantations of the Carolina Low Country, this photograph offers insight into the lives and environments of those who inhabited the area. 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.