Jamaican Georgian architecture explained

Jamaican Georgian architecture is an architectural style that was popular in Jamaica between c. 1750 and c. 1850.^[1] It married the elegance of Georgian styling with functional features designed to weather Jamaica's tropical climate.^[2] 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.^[3]

Many of Jamaica's railway stations were constructed in this style.^[4]

See also

• Georgian architecture
• Culture of Jamaica#Woodwork, furniture, and metalwork

External links

• The Georgian Society of Jamaica

Notes and References

1. http://www.georgianjamaica.org/ The Georgian Society of Jamaica
2. https://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:H-BY_Dhmo6IJ:www.jtbonline.org/resources/Media%2520Kits/Info%2520-%2520Design.pdf+Jamaican+Georgian&hl=en&gl=uk THE GENIUS OF DESIGN IN JAMAICA
3. http://www.icollector.com/Colonial-Jamaican-Georgian-Armchairs_i6087403 Jamaican Georgian Armchairs
4. http://www.jnht.com/category.php?id=92 Jamaica's railway stations