Dower House Ruins in Rosaryville, MD - Historic 1660 PhotoThis vintage photograph captures the Dower House, a historic structure located in Rosaryville, Prince Georges County, Maryland. Dating back to approximately 1660, this building served as the old hunting lodge for the Lords of Baltimore. The land was patented in 1703 as His Lordships Kindness, emphasizing its significance in Marylands colonial history. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents notable

remains a testament to the historical significance of the region and the families that shaped its narrative

the structure exemplifies the architectural style of the period

archival matte paper using a restored version of a map of Madison

the house features a two-story frame design with wooden siding and a small one-story porch on the front and northeast side

elegant balconies

ensuring that the rich narratives embedded within these images are preserved for future generations

NH from 1889: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library

is part of the rich architectural heritage of Orleans Parish

Johnstons work serves as an important visual record of the architectural heritage in the southern United States

Constructed in 1844 by architect Charles B

This visual documentation from 1953 emphasizes the importance of preserving and appreciating the architectural landscape of New Orleans

contributing to our understanding of 19th-century design