Rosedown Plantation, 1938 - Timeless Beauty in Louisiana

This photograph captures Rosedown Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, taken in 1938 by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Constructed in 1835, Rosedown is a significant historic site tied to Daniel Turnbull, its builder, and his descendants. The plantation is also associated with the Misses Bowman, noted in historical records.

The image showcases architectural features typical of plantation estates, including elaborate gardens, pedestals, and sculptures. The presence of Spanish moss reflects the regions natural landscape. Documented as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, this photograph serves as a valuable resource for understanding the architectural heritage of Louisianas plantation culture.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original. Restored and printed in the United States.