Location: Bourda, Georgetown Classification: Community Period/ Year Built: Originally built 1880, rebuilt 1902 Historical Background / Description: Bourda Market is a 20th century market located between Robb and Regent Streets and is bordered by Orange Walk, in the ward of Bourda, Georgetown. The market was initially built in 1880, but was later re-built in 1902 …
Location: Botanical Gardens, Georgetown Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1969 Historical Background / Description: The Place of the Seven Ponds, also referred to as ‘Place of Heroes’, is located in the Botanical Gardens, Georgetown, and was designed by Guyanese architect Mr. George Henry. It was built following the internment of Governor-General, Sir David Rose …
Location: Botanical Gardens, Georgetown Classification: Burial & Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1986 Historical Background / Description: Burnham’s Mausoleum, located in the Botanical Gardens, next to the Place of the Seven Ponds, is the resting place of President Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, one of Guyana’s most influential political leaders. Born on February 20, 1923, he …
Location: Vlissengen Road, Georgetown Classification: Civil Landscape Period/ Year Built: Established 1877 Historical Background / Description: The Botanical Garden is located with its main entrance on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, east of Bourda. The garden was established by the Royal Agricultural and Commercial Society (RACS) in 1877, after the society wrote the Court of Policy for …
Location: Georgetown Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1995 Historical Background / Description: The Monument to National Unity is located in the compound of the National Gallery of Art (Castellani House), Georgetown. It was unveiled in memory of Dr. Walter Rodney by Minister of Education, Social Development & Culture, Dr. Dale A. Bisnauth on Rodney’s …
Location: Vlissengen Road, Georgetown Classification: Community Period/ Year Built: 19th century Historical Background / Description: Officially known as the National Gallery of Art, Castellani House is a 19th century colonial structure that was designed by notable architect, Mr. Cesar Castellani. The building is located on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, east of Bourda. The original building is …
Location: D’Urban Park, Georgetown Classification: Community Period/ Year Built: Construction period 1972-1976 Historical Background / Description: The National Cultural Centre, located on Homestretch Avenue, D’Urban Park, Georgetown, is Guyana’s premier venue for cultural events and activities. The building was designed by Guyanese architect, Mr. Norris Mitchell in 1971, and officially opened on May 16, 1976. …
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1966 Historical Background / Description: The Independence Arch is located at the eastern end of Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown. The arch was unveiled on May 22, 1966, by Prime Minister of British Guiana, Mr. Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham to commemorate the British colony’s achievement of its Independence …
Location: Lodge, Georgetown Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Established 1845, built 1959 Historical Background / Description: St. Sidwell’s Anglican Church is located in Lodge, Georgetown. It was established in 1845 by Reverend R. L. Webber. In the early years of the church, services were held in a domestic building until 1860 when the first church …
Location: Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 2010 Historical Background / Description: Dr. Walter Rodney was among Guyana’s most distinguished academics and politicians. He was born on March 23, 1942, and died tragically when a bomb exploded in his vehicle on June 13, 1980. Dr. Rodney returned to the country in 1979 after …
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