National Trust of Guyana

New Amsterdam Town Hall

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The New Amsterdam Town Hall is  located on Strand Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice. It  was constructed circa 1868, and houses the offices of the Town Council. The building is described as having Tudor influences, a typical example of Guyana’s timber architecture. Originally, the Town Hall had a tower 22.8 meters (75 feet) high with a widow’s walk however, the tower was demolished on June 10, 2012 for repairs.