Henry Hawkins Barbour House, Port Tobacco, MD, 1864-1952

This vintage photograph captures the Henry Hawkins Barbour house in Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland. The image showcases the architectural features of the abandoned building, including its distinctive chimneys and wooden plank structure. Port Tobacco, once a thriving colonial port, has a rich history that is reflected in its remaining architecture.

The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project that documented historic buildings across the southern United States. This initiative aimed to preserve the architectural heritage of the region, and this image serves as an important record of Marylands past.

Taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston between 1864 and 1952, this photograph was acquired from her estate in 1953. It is a valuable representation of the historical significance of the area and contributes to the understanding of early American architecture.

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