Historic Compton, MD 1661: Colonial Architecture PhotoThis vintage photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a historic site in St. Marys County, Maryland, specifically in the vicinity of Compton. The structure, dating back to approximately 1661, was part of a land patent granted in 1640 to William Bretton. Notably, in 1661, Bretton entrusted part of the manor to the Jesuits, highlighting the areas colonial history and its early religious influences. The photograph offers a glimpse into

This photograph serves as a visual record of Bath’s rich heritage

and Creole designs

This vintage photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston captures an interior scene in Savannah

California from 1870

The 10 mil thickness offers durability and longevity

associated with the Stone family

a vital infrastructure element

with its intricate interiors

and surrounding farms drawn across the valley

documented this scene as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South

This particular building is emblematic of the architectural styles prevalent in the early 1900s

characterized by its prominent columns and portico