Location: Bartica, Essequibo Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: Circa 1990 Historical Background / Description: Bartica Independence Arch is located on Third Street within the vicinity of the Transports and Harbours Wharf. It was erected circa 1990 and designed by Mr. John Rafferly. The monument at the shoulders consists of a pointed arch that rises …
Location: Bartica, Essequibo Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: Unknown, rededicated 2016 Historical Background / Description: The Cenotaph is located at the intersection of First Avenue and Third Street, Bartica. The monument was re-dedicated in 2016 by President David Granger and Bartica’s First Mayor, Mr. Gifford Marshall, to celebrate the municipality achieving its township status.
Location: Bartica, Essequibo Classification: Recreational Period/ Year Built: 1957 Historical Background / Description: The Bartica Bandstand is located on First Avenue, Bartica. It was declared opened on October 26, 1957, by Village Chairman Mr. J.E. Humphrey and Village Elder Mr. Edmond Chase. The structure was built by community contractor Mr. Da Costa Gilkes. A small …
Location: Bartica, Essequibo Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1987 Historical Background / Description: The Bartica Centenary Monument is located on First Avenue, Bartica within close vicinity of the Bartica Bandstand and the Monument of Hope. It was unveiled in commemoration of the centenary anniversary of the community by Senior Minister of Regional Development, Mr. …
Location: Bartica, Essequibo Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 2012 Historical Background / Description: The Monument of Hope is located on First Avenue, Bartica. It was unveiled on December 13, 2010, in honour of the 10 men and 2 police officers who lost their lives when gunmen on February 17, 2008, opened fire on the …
Location: Mazaruni River, Essequibo Classification: Community Period/ Year Built: 1842-1843 Historical Background / Description: The Mazaruni Prison Complex is located on the left bank of the Mazaruni River close to where it branches off from the Essequibo River. The prison serves as the custodial home for male prisoners convicted with long penal sentences. The penitentiary, …
Location: Groete Creek, Essequibo Classification: Funerary Structures Period/ Year Built: 1760s Historical Background / Description: The Groete Creek tombs are two well preserved Dutch tombs located along Groete River, a tributary of the Essequibo River, situated some 24 kilometres (15 miles) north from the town of Bartica. The tombs are those of Cornelius Boter, owner …
Location: East Bank Berbice Classification: Historic Settlement & Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: Before 1838 Historical Background / Description: Highbury is located on the East Bank of Berbice, some 19 kilometres (12 miles) from New Amsterdam. Once known as Plantation Highbury, this estate was the first to receive East Indian Indentured servants on May 5, …
Location: New Amsterdam, Berbice Classification: Community Period/ Year Built: 1953 Historical Background / Description: The New Amsterdam National Library is located in Vryman’s Erven, New Amsterdam. The library was officially opened as a branch of the Public Free Library on April 23, 1953, by Sir Frank McDavid, C.M.G., C.B.E., Chairman of the Public Free Library …
Location: New Amsterdam, Berbice Classification: Community Period/ Year Built: Circa 1868 Historical Background / Description: The New Amsterdam Town Council was established by a special ordinance in 1844. The Town Hall is located at Lot 14 Strand Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice. The two-storey timber edifice was constructed circa 1868. Features of the structure include a …
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