Mount Pleasant SC Historic Building Photo 1843

This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, features a significant building in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, dating back to approximately 1843. The structure is notable for its distinctive brickwork and circular design, reflective of the architectural trends of its time. The land on which it sits was granted to Major John Boone in the late 17th century and remained in his family until 1817. It was later acquired by the Horlbeck family, who were prominent architect-builders in the region.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an extensive project aimed at documenting the historical architecture of Southern states. This particular piece illustrates the rich architectural heritage of Charleston County and underscores the craftsmanship that characterized the era.

Published in 1938 by Samuel Gaillard Stoney in Plantations of the Carolina Low Country, this photograph serves as a valuable resource for understanding the architectural evolution of the region.

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