Jenkins House Ruins, Edisto Island SC, 1725-1938

This vintage image features the Jenkins House, a historic structure located on Edisto Island in Charleston County, South Carolina. Built in 1725 by Paul Hamilton, this brick house exemplifies early colonial architecture. The house became a significant landmark in the region, representing the rich history of the Low Country.

The photograph captures the remains of the Jenkins House, which was unfortunately ruined by fire. Its depiction serves as a reminder of the architectural heritage that once flourished in South Carolina. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection aimed at documenting the historic buildings of the region.

This photograph was published in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys 1938 work, Plantations of the Carolina Low Country. Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, it continues to be a valuable resource for understanding the architectural history of the area.

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