Jenkins House, Edisto Island SC, 1725 Vintage Photo

This vintage photograph captures the Jenkins House, located on Edisto Island in Charleston County, South Carolina. Built in 1725 by Paul Hamilton, this brick structure is a representation of early colonial architecture in the region. The house is notable for its design and historical significance, reflecting the craftsmanship of its time.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents the rich architectural history of the southern United States. The Jenkins House, however, is depicted in a state of ruin after being damaged by fire, highlighting the passage of time and the transient nature of historical structures.

Frances Benjamin Johnston, the photographer, contributed significantly to documenting American architecture. This photograph was published in Samuel Gaillard Stoneys Plantations of the Carolina Low Country in 1938. Each historic image from KNOWOL connects 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.