Jamaican Georgian architecture

In the modern world, Jamaican Georgian architecture is a topic that has gained great relevance in recent years. In both the business and personal spheres, Jamaican Georgian architecture is a determining factor that influences multiple aspects of daily life. With the advancement of technology and social changes, Jamaican Georgian architecture has become a topic of constant debate, generating conflicting opinions and deep reflections on its impact on society. In this article, we will explore different perspectives and analyzes on Jamaican Georgian architecture, with the goal of better understanding its influence on our current reality.

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
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  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

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