Jamaican Georgian architecture

Jamaican Georgian architecture is an architectural style that was popular in Jamaica between c. 1750 and c. 1850.[1] It married the elegance of Georgian styling with functional features designed to weather Jamaica's tropical climate.[2] It was used at all levels in society, from the most important public buildings to humble domestic dwellings.

There is a related style of furniture.[3]

Many of Jamaica's railway stations were constructed in this style.[4]

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  The Court House, Mandeville, Jamaica
• 
  Devon House, Kingston, Jamaica. A classic example of Jamaican Georgian architecture
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  Harbour Street, Kingston, Jamaica, 1861

See also

• Georgian architecture
• Culture of Jamaica#Woodwork, furniture, and metalwork

References

1. The Georgian Society of Jamaica.
2. THE GENIUS OF DESIGN IN JAMAICA, www.jtbonline.org.
3. Jamaican Georgian Armchairs, www.icollector.com.
4. Jamaica's railway stations, Jamaica National Heritage Trust.

External links

• The Georgian Society of Jamaica