Historic St. Julien House, Pinopolis SC, 1720

This vintage photograph showcases a historic structure located in Pinopolis, Berkeley County, South Carolina. Built around 1720 by Paul de St. Julien, a Huguenot, this house reflects the architectural style of early colonial America. It remained in the St. Julien family for two centuries before being sold by Mrs. John St. Clair White. The presence of gambrel roofs and prominent chimneys highlights the craftsmanship of the period.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project aimed at documenting the regions architectural heritage. This particular photograph was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, a notable figure in early American photography. The house is also featured in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys 1938 publication, Plantations of the Carolina Low Country, emphasizing its significance in the context of Southern history.

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