Moncks Corner SC Architecture History 1714 Photo

This vintage photograph captures a scene from Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, South Carolina, showcasing the architectural heritage of the region. The building depicted, constructed around 1714 by Thomas Broughton, is an example of English bond brickwork. Broughton was a significant figure in early South Carolina history, known as a planter, trader, soldier, and politician.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document the historical structures and landscapes of the American South. Notably, this photograph emphasizes the rice paddies common to the area, surrounded by lush trees adorned with Spanish moss, which creates a quintessential Lowcountry atmosphere.

Originally published in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys 1938 work, Plantations of the Carolina Low Country, this photograph offers a glimpse into the rich agricultural past of South Carolina. Each image is printed on museum-quality paper, ensuring the preservation of these historic narratives for future generations.

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