Historic Interior of 1730 Johns Island Home, SC, 1938

Frances Benjamin Johnstons vintage photograph captures an interior scene from a historic building located on Johns Island, Charleston County, South Carolina. The structure, dating back to 1730, was built by John Fenwick as a replacement for an earlier log house. This image showcases the craftsmanship of the period, highlighting intricate woodwork, paneling, and decorative elements such as andirons and mantels that were typical of Southern plantation homes.

The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection housed at the Library of Congress. Johnstons work, published in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys Plantations of the Carolina Low Country in 1938, serves as an important visual record of the architectural styles and interior design of the time.

This historic image not only reflects the aesthetic beauty of early American architecture but also connects viewers to the rich cultural heritage of the South. KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.