Historic Plantation House in Charleston, SC, 1803This vintage photograph captures a historic plantation house in Charleston County, South Carolina, dating back to 1803. The property, known as The Grove, was purchased by Wm. Lowndes from the heirs of John Gibbes after the original structure was destroyed by British soldiers in 1779. The architectural details of the house, highlighted in this image, include elegant balconies, distinctive bulls eye windows, and grand columns, which are characteristic

Florida from 1885: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

offering insight into the residential architecture of the time

Kansas in 1880: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

The image showcases the architectural elements characteristic of the region

a notable figure in early American photography

as it reflects a pivotal moment in American history

including its balconies and intricate ironwork

was constructed in 1895 and is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

known for its well-preserved historic districts

Surrounding the structure is an avenue of double oak trees

• Hanging hardware included Historic old map of East Stroudsburg

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this striking vintage image of a cottage in New Orleans