Historic Chaptico Lodge, Maryland - Vintage Photo 1960s

This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a historic building located in Chaptico, St. Marys County, Maryland. The structure, built before 1679, originally served as a hunting lodge for Sir Thomas Notley. It later became associated with Colonel William Rozier, whose wife, Lady Ann Sewall, was the step-daughter of Lord Baltimore. The image forms part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an extensive collection documenting the architectural heritage of the region.

The photograph presents a detailed view of the architectural features, including prominent fireplaces that reflect the design and craftsmanship of the time. Each element of the building tells a story of its historical significance and the lifestyle of its inhabitants.

Captured in the mid-20th century, this image provides a window into Maryland’s colonial past, preserving the essence of a bygone era.

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