Auburn Plantation, Natchez MS, 1815 Vintage Photograph

This vintage photograph captures Auburn, an antebellum home located in Natchez, Mississippi, built by Dr. Stephen Duncan around 1815. Renowned for its architectural features, the house showcases a remarkable spiral staircase, vaulted hallways, and triple-hung windows. The property also includes a kitchen courtyard, a coach house, and a billiard hall, making it a fine example of Southern plantation architecture.

Auburn has significant historical value and was generously donated to the city by Dr. Duncans heirs. Its design reflects the grandeur and lifestyle of the period, with expansive drawing rooms and banquet halls that served as spaces for social gatherings.

As part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this image is a valuable resource for understanding the architectural heritage of the region. The photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history embedded in the structures of Natchez, Mississippi.

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