Gordon House (Jamaica)

Gordon House (or George William Gordon House) is a Jamaican Parliament meeting house, located on Duke Street in Kingston, close to the old parliament building headquarters.

Gordon House
General information
TypeParliament house, government house
Town or city81 Duke Street, Parish, Kingston, Jamaica
Country Jamaica
Coordinates17.9740°N 76.7906°W / 17.9740; -76.7906
Construction started1959
Completed1960
Other information
Seating typeParliament

The house serves both the Senate and the House of Representatives.[1]

History

The house was built before the 1960s. It became the official seat of the legislature on October 26, 1960. It was named the George William Gordon House in honour and memory of George William Gordon, who served in the Jamaican Parliament. Gordon was accused of instigating the 1865 Morant Bay rebellion and was condemned to death. Earlier, the Parliament met at the Legislature headquarters house that was in use since 1872.[2][3]

Legislature chamber

The legislature has only one chamber. Visitors are often allowed when the legislature is not in session.[4]

The two-story contemporary building has a symmetrical design at the entrance elevation. It is 'L' shaped with an open courtyard for parking concealed from the adjoining roads.[5]

References
  1. "Kingston, Gordon House - Jamaica Travel and Culture .com". www.jamaicatravelandculture.com. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  2. "History". japarliament.gov.jm. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  3. "Gordon House | Moon Jamaica". www.moonjamaica.com. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  4. "Gordon House | Kingston, Jamaica Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  5. "Jamaica National Heritage Trust - Jamaica - Gordon House". www.jnht.com. Retrieved 2020-10-16.

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