Historic Plantation in St. Francisville, LA, 1835 Photo

This vintage photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures a historic plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, located in West Feliciana Parish. Built in 1835 by Daniel Turnbull, this plantation is noted for its rich architectural heritage and traditional Southern landscape. The image features a serene setting adorned with Spanish moss, mature trees, and picturesque walkways, characteristic of the regions plantation culture.

The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document and preserve the architectural history of the American South. The Misses Bowman, descendants of the original owner, have played a significant role in the plantations legacy.

This image not only reflects the elegance of 19th-century Southern architecture but also serves as a visual record of Louisianas agricultural history. It remains a valuable piece for collectors and historians interested in the cultural fabric of the South. The photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953.