Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: 1843 Historical Background / Description: Smith’s Memorial Congregational Church commonly referred to as Smith’s Memorial Church is located on Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown. The church was consecrated in tribute to Reverend John Smith. Reverend Smith, a missionary to British Guiana, was accused of inciting the 1823 slave rebellion […]
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Governmental Period/ Year Built: 20th century Historical Background / Description: Located at Lot 21 Brickdam, this edifice was most likely constructed during the 20th century, and now houses a few departments of the Ministry of Education. It was once the residence of the De Souza family before it was sold to
Location: Stabroek, Georgetown Classification: Civil Infrastructure Period/ Year Built: Circa 1882 Historical Background / Description:The Cast Iron Bridge is located at the intersection of Camp and Croal Streets and South Road, Brickdam Georgetown. It can be dated back to circa 1882 and is one of many cast iron bridges gracing the city’s landscape.
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
