Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: 1927 Historical Background / Description: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, also known as the Brickdam Cathedral, is located on Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown. The cathedral is one of the first Ferro-concrete structures to be built in the then British colony. The church replaced St. Mary’s Cathedral which …
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Educational Period/ Year Built: Established 1868, current building completed circa 1907 Historical Background / Description: St. Stanislaus College is located at the corner of Brickdam and Magnet Place, in Stabroek, Georgetown. The school is the first all-boys educational institution to be established by the Jesuits in British Guiana. It was founded …
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Governmental Period/ Year Built: 1891 Historical Background / Description: The Georgetown Magistrates’ Court is located on Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown. It was officially opened on September 1, 1891 and is believed to be the work of architect, Mr. Cesar Castellani. The court was built to serve as an extension to …
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: 1811, major renovations in 1852, 1945 & 1948 Historical Background / Description: St. Andrew’s Kirk is located on the Avenue of the Republic; the site is bordered on the north by Brickdam and on the south by Croal Street. The church is notably the oldest religious building …
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Community Period/ Year Built: 1834 Historical Background / Description: Public Buildings, also known as Parliament Building, is located with its main façade facing Brickdam; the site is bordered by Hadfield Street on the south, High Street on the east and Cornhill Street on the west. Parliament Building currently houses the seat …
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Restaurant & Bar Period/ Year Built: Circa 1880s Historical Background / Description: Demico House is located at Lot 19 Brickdam Stabroek, Georgetown. The 19th century, two-storey, colonial timber and masonry building was constructed during the 1880s. This structure is one of the oldest buildings in the area. It was first owned …
Location: Albouystown, Georgetown Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: 1923 Historical Background / Description: The Albouystown Hindu Temple is located at the corner of King Edward and James Streets, Albouystown, Georgetown. It is the first Hindu temple to be built in the city of Georgetown. The temple was built during the period when Indentured servants, particularly …
Location: Providence, East Bank DemeraraClassification: RecreationalPeriod/ Year Built: 2006 Historical Background / Description:The Providence Cricket Stadium is located in Providence, on the East Bank of Demerara. The facility was built to host six of the Super Eights matches in the 2007 International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup. The stadium was designed by C.R. Narayana …
Location: Santa Aratak, West Demerara Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: Late-20th Century Historical Background / Description: Located in Region three, is the village of Santa Aratak, some distance away from Santa Mission. In the village, the Santa Aratak Village monument can be found. Carved from wood in the likeness of a face, this monument …
Location: Zeelugt, East Bank EssequiboClassification: Civil InfrastructurePeriod/ Year Built: Mid-20th century Historical Background / Description:The remnant of the Boerasirie Railway Bridge is located on the East Bank of Essequibo in the community of Zeelugt. This bridge which spans the Boerasirie River was one of many railway bridges built during the period when Guyana’s second railway …
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