1965 Press Photo Oaklawn's original "butter house" surrounded with vines

Oaklawn's original "butter house" fallen into decay beneath its eerie setting of moss, suggests the condition Oaklawn might have come to had its restoration not been recently undertaken. The coolness provided by the giant trees' shade was considered ideal for keeping butter and other dairy products fresh before the days of refrigeration.

Photo is dated 1965.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.