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]
The Court House, Mandeville, Jamaica
Devon House, Kingston, Jamaica. A classic example of Jamaican Georgian architecture
Harbour Street, Kingston, Jamaica, 1861
See also[]
- Georgian architecture
- Culture of Jamaica#Woodwork, furniture, and metalwork
References[]
- ^ The Georgian Society of Jamaica.
- ^ THE GENIUS OF DESIGN IN JAMAICA, www.jtbonline.org.
- ^ Jamaican Georgian Armchairs, www.icollector.com.
- ^ Jamaica's railway stations, Jamaica National Heritage Trust.
External links[]
Categories:
- Architecture of Jamaica
- Georgian architecture
- British colonial architecture
- Architecture stubs