1936 Craddocks Estate, Garrison, Baltimore County, MD

This photograph features Craddocks, an estate situated in the Garrison area of Baltimore County, Maryland. Taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston between 1936 and 1937, it is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, an extensive collection maintained by the Library of Congress. Johnston was an influential photographer known for her meticulous documentation of southern architecture during her career spanning the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

The captured estate is characterized by its well-built stone walls, cupolas, and hexagonal structures that reflect early Maryland residential design. Stone gate posts and a mounting block, leading to an upper terrace, exemplify the formal entrance styles typical of the region. This photograph serves as a valuable record of Marylands architectural heritage and the design trends that shaped its residential spaces.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original. Restored and printed in the United States.