Heyward-Washington House

Description:

Photograph taken from the second floor looking down the staircase to the first floor where enslaved people once lived and labored at 87 Church Street. Bayless shot the image during the archaeological dig conducted by Museum archaeologist, Elaine Herold. Photographer's handwritten notations on reverse, "Heyward-Washington House, Kitchen, Stair Soffitt from Second Floor West Bedroom."

• 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 18676k
• Address: 87 Church Street

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