Charleston Gate on Orange St, SC 1900s Vintage Photo

This vintage photograph captures a detailed view of a gate on Orange Street, framed by a brick wall in Charleston, South Carolina. The image is associated with the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project that documented the architectural heritage of the southern United States. The intricate design of the gate and the surrounding brickwork exemplifies the craftsmanship prevalent in early 20th-century architecture.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, a prominent photographer known for her contributions to architectural photography, took this image. Her work often highlighted significant architectural elements, including doors, fanlights, and moldings, as seen in this photograph. The image is part of her inventory and serves as a valuable record of Charlestons architectural history.

The photograph is an important artifact for understanding the architectural landscape of Charleston in the early 1900s. It reflects the citys rich historical narrative and showcases the design aesthetic of the period.

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