Charleston SC Cleaning Establishment Photo, 20th Century

Charleston SC Cleaning Establishment Photo, 20th CenturyThis vintage photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, features a notable scene in Charleston, South Carolina, during the early 20th century. The image captures a cleaning establishment, showcasing the architectural details of the era, including intricate ironwork, stairways, and well crafted doors. Johnstons work is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document significant Southern structures and their

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage photograph in Washington

The survey aimed to preserve and showcase the rich architectural heritage of the region

The survey aims to preserve the architectural heritage and provides valuable context for understanding the evolution of regional styles

reflecting its adaptive reuse over the years

a testament to the craftsmanship of the period

this map presents New Bedford in the early 1870s

New Hampshire from 1896: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

providing valuable insight into the design and construction practices of the era

Its quality and detail make it an ideal addition for collectors and history enthusiasts

For anyone whose family roots run through Kittanning or the Allegheny River valley

this image is part of her extensive body of work that documents American architecture and society

the image portrays the elegant bay at the rear of the house