DRAYTON HALL
"Drayton Hall is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America open to the public. It stands alone as the only authentic survivor of the Ashley River's colonial past - intact and in near-original condition. Renowned for it Palladian-inspired architecture and undisturbed, historic landscape, Drayton Hall is a living timetable representing centuries of change and continuity in the American South."
Credit: National Trust for Historic Presentation brochure distributed during tour. To learn more about
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look at those double set of stairs in front interesting.
ReplyDeletewow, it takes a lot of work to keep it like that. I read they reattach the paint flakes to the walls to preserve it as original.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful building! King Cotton was generous to that family!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful home. Love the grand entrance and all the windows!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's some house.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful structure.
ReplyDeleteI can just see Southern belles descending the steps both in front of the house and on the staircase inside coming to greeter gentlemen callers.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been quite a house to live in. I think one could get lost in that huge space. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis does reflect the Palladian reverence for symmetry.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it's been beautifully kept. You can almost imagine people in great finery gliding down the steps to some outdoor fete.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots for the classic. Carver, ABC Wed. Team
ReplyDeleteWhooooooo big word!
ReplyDeletegreat word for a great house
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Quite regal!
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
Am amazing building- how old is it?
ReplyDeleteChrissy from Manchester: a photo a day at Mancunian Wave
You call this "Antebellum" houses, don't you?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture, its a great conservation work!
ReplyDeleteWonderful house! I like the interior staircase too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful estate!!! I love that it is in near original condition...but is it in relatively good condition???
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting so often at MammothLakesDP...I truly value your comments!!!
What a really great plantation. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteDarryl and Ruth :)
Absolutely GORGEOUS home!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
abcw team
BIG! From the outside it looks more like a school.
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