Historic Building in Moncks Corner, SC, 1714 Photo

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston showcases a historic building located in Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, South Carolina, dating back to approximately 1714. Built by Thomas Broughton, a notable planter, trader, soldier, and politician, the structure exemplifies the English bond brickwork style. The restoration of this significant architectural piece was carried out by Charles Brendon from England.

The image captures the surrounding landscape, featuring rice paddies and trees draped in Spanish moss, which are characteristic of the regions natural beauty. This photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project aimed at documenting the rich architectural heritage of the southern United States.

Published in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys 1938 work, Plantations of the Carolina Low Country, this photograph serves as a valuable historical record. It emphasizes the cultural and architectural significance of South Carolinas history.

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