Charles Alston House, Charleston SC, Early 20th CenturyFrances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage image of the Charles Alston House located in Charleston, South Carolina. The photograph highlights the interior details, including furnishings and candlesticks, showcasing the architectural style and design elements prevalent in the early 20th century. The house is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant documentation effort that aimed to preserve the architectural

a significant project that documented the diverse architectural heritage across the southern United States

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The photograph serves as an important historical record

The photograph is part of the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate and is referenced in Thomas Tileston Watermans The Early Architecture of North Carolina

Created in the early 19th century by William Tombleson

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The image reflects the craftsmanship of its time and illustrates the context of rural life in North Carolina during that era

showcasing unique architectural elements such as dormers that reflect the design aesthetics of the time

from the tightly packed downtown grid climbing the bluffs to the busy waterfront below

a prominent photographer known for her work in early 20th-century architecture

It serves as an important visual record of the regions cultural heritage