Jamaican Georgian architecture
The Court House, Mandeville, Jamaica.
Harbour Street, Kingston, Jamaica, 1861.
Jamaican Georgian architecture is an architectural style that was popular in Jamaica between c1750 and c1850.[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]
See also
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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.
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