Ashland Plantation Photo, Geismar LA, 1841 HistoryThis vintage photograph captures Ashland Plantation, located in Geismar, Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Originally built in 1841 by Duncan Kenner, the structure is characterized by its grand architectural features, including columns, balconies, and an expansive portico. The historical significance of this building is underscored by its connection to its last known resident, Mrs. George B. Reuss. Once a prominent plantation home, Ashland Plantation now

a city known for its deep-water port and bustling trade activities

documented this scene during her extensive work on Southern architecture

Johnston was known for her commitment to documenting the architectural landscape of the American South

along with many of the historic streets and railroads that shaped life around Wichita Falls in the era

the numbered city wards

and fences

The photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953 and has been published in Frederick Doveton Nichols book

the 16th Karmapa Lama

The image reflects the architectural details characteristic of the region during the early 20th century

this image represents an important era in Southern architectural history

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a prominent figure in early 20th-century photography