Dower House Ruins, Rosaryville MD, 1931 Photo Documentation

This vintage photograph captures the Dower House, located in Rosaryville, Prince Georges County, Maryland. Built around 1660, the structure served as the old hunting lodge of the Lords of Baltimore. The land was patented in 1703 as His Lordships Kindness, making it a site of significant historical importance.

The image documents the ruins of the Dower House, which was destroyed by fire in August 1931. This photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project aimed at documenting the architectural heritage of the southern United States. The survey reflects the craftsmanship of early colonial architecture, particularly the unique brickwork and design typical of that era.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, the photographer, meticulously cataloged this site, contributing to the preservation of Marylands rich history. This image is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Marylands architectural heritage and the history of the Lords of Baltimore.