City Directories and History: “Built in 1852 by , this house is an excellent example Beaufort style of architecture adapted to the characteristics of the Revival Period. The two-story frame house sits on a high masonry foundation. Marble steps lead to the first floor verandah, which is supported by six Doric order columns. A delicate dentil encircles the frieze between the
verandahs. The second-floor verandah is supported by six Ionic order columns. A heavier dentil wraps around this cornice. The doorways have sidelights the floor and six-pane rectangular transoms. Windows on the five-bay-building are six over six (6/6) lights with exterior blinds. The backyard has a small one-bay-wide frame building with a large that was used as a wash house.
Richard and Thomas Sams, sons of the first owner, acquired the after the Civil War but sold it in 1869 to George Waterhouse.”
Information from: Historic Resources of the Lowcountry, The Lowcountry Council of Government, Cynthia C. Jenkins, Preservation Planner – Published, 1979
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