Historic St. Marys County Hunting Lodge, Maryland 1679

This vintage photograph captures a historic structure located in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, specifically in the vicinity of Chaptico. The building, originally constructed before 1679, served as a hunting lodge for Sir Thomas Notley. It later became associated with prominent local figures, including Colonel William Rozier and Lady Ann Sewall, who was the stepdaughter of Lord Baltimore.

The image showcases notable architectural elements, including intricate brickwork and columns, while also documenting the buildings deterioration over time. This serves as a visual record of Marylands colonial heritage and architectural evolution.

Part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953. The Carnegie Survey aimed to document significant structures in the southern United States, making this image a valuable piece of historical documentation.

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