Up above the kitchen and laundry, where fires burned all day, were the living spaces for up to 19 enslaved workers in this 1850’s property.
Below is a series of photographs taken starting with climbing the stairs and walking through the halls and rooms. The only light up there was whatever came in through the courtyard windows.
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Enslaved Workers Living Quarters
Enslaved Workers Living Quarters
Enslaved Workers Living Quarters
Enslaved Workers Living Quarters
Enslaved Workers Living Quarters
Enslaved Workers Living Quarters
Enslaved Workers Living Quarters
Enslaved Workers Living Quarters
Charleston, South Carolina.
Excellent photo essay and dramatic compositions. 🙂
Thanks so much. The subject is not hidden here and having access to the buildings as is made this possible.
A difficult terrible history — which this photo well depicts.
This is why I love to shoot historical sites.
Wonderful images of a difficult subject.
Thanks. I didn’t want to write too much, I thought the photographs and location were enough. I thought of you earlier when working on another set from there, the uneven stairs were really hard on my knees. After my ‘fake neck’ installation I don’t get out near the same, the knees are one of the gifts from that experience. So, I feel your pain.
Stark and evocative images, Ted!
I didn’t want to say much, let the images tell the story. Have a second set of a different enslaved area to finish.
Minimum quarters, minimum comfort, minimum light. Oppressive.
Yep…