Jamaican Georgian architecture
Introduction '''Jamaican Georgian architecture''' is an architectural style that was popular in Jamaica between c. 1750 and c. 1850.It married the elegance of Georgian styling with functional features designed to weather Jamaica's tropical climate. It was used at all levels in society, from the most important public buildings to humble domestic dwellings.There is a related style of furniture.Many of Jamaica's railway stations were constructed in this style.File:Mandeville-courthouse.jpg|The Court House, Mandeville, JamaicaFile:Devonhouse.jpg|Devon House, Kingston, Jamaica. A classic example of Jamaican Georgian architectureFile:Cast-away in Jamaica - Harbor Street, Kingston.jpg|Harbour Street, Kingston, Jamaica, 1861
See also *Georgian architecture*Culture of Jamaica#Woodwork, furniture, and metalwork
References
External links * The Georgian Society of Jamaica