Heyward-Washington House

Description:

Photograph taken from the west bedroom showing the doorway on the third floor (top of the staircase) where enslaved people once lived and labored at 87 Church Street. Bayless shot this image during the archaeological dig conducted by Museum archaeologist, Elaine Herold. Photographer's handwritten notation on reverse, "Heyward Washington House, Kitchen, Third Floor Hall from West Bed Room."

• Title: Heyward-Washington House
• Photographer: Bayless, Charles Nield, 1914-1991
• Date: 1974

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• Collection: Photograph Collection
• Object Name: Museum Excavations
• Object Id: MK 18676g
• Address: 87 Church Street

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