Historic Woodlawn Residence, St. Marys County, MD, 1953

This historic photograph captures Woodlawn, located in St. Marys County, Maryland, a site documented by Frances Benjamin Johnston, an influential photographer known for her work in early 20th-century American architecture. The image showcases a residence featuring distinctive early 18th-century double chimneys and two-story pents at each end, reflecting the architectural styles of the period.

The photograph is a part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document and preserve the regions historic buildings. This particular image was credited to Johnstons inventory and related to Mr. Van Lear Shriver, underscoring its significance in architectural history.

Acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, this image serves not only as a visual record of a bygone era but also as a valuable resource for understanding Marylands architectural heritage.

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