1843 Historic Building, Mount Pleasant, SC - Carnegie Survey

This vintage photograph captures a historical building located in Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina. The structure dates back to approximately 1843 and was associated with the Horlbeck family, renowned architect-builders who maintained ownership for generations. The site originally belonged to Major John Boone, who received the land in the late 17th century.

The buildings architectural features, including its distinctive brickwork, reflect the craftsmanship of the era. The accompanying avenue was also planted in 1843, signifying the development of the landscape during that period. This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document the architectural heritage of the region.

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

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