- Date of construction: 1879
- Architectural style: Creole-Georgian
- Address: Hope Rd, Kingston, Jamaica
- Phone: +1 876 929 6602
- Phone for shops and restaurants: +1 876 929 0815
- E-mail of restaurants and shops: marketingandevents@devonhousejamaica.com
- Website: www.devonhousejamaica.com
- Working hours: daily, from 10-00 to 22-00
Devon House (Devon House) - one of the most famous landmarks of Jamaica . It is noteworthy that it belonged to George Stibel - the first black millionaire of Jamaica. Investing in the development of the abandoned mines in Venezuela, Stibel became rich. In 1879, he purchased 53 acres of land in the north of Kingston , on which a beautiful colonial-style house was built. Today Devon House is a museum in which it is possible to get acquainted with the life of successful Jamaicans of the late 19th century. There is a beautiful park around the house.
Devon House was one of three similar houses built by wealthy residents of Jamaica on the corner of Trafalgar Road and Nadezhda Road (this place even received the nickname "The Millionaire Angle"), but the other two houses were destroyed. The government decided to keep at least this mansion. It was restored under the guidance of the English architect Tom Conkannon and on January 23, 1968 opened its doors to visitors as a museum. In 1990, Devon House was awarded the status of a national monument of Jamaica.
By the way, during the restoration of the mansion Tom Concannon came to the conclusion that the building was built on the basis of the once existing here another building; in particular, the bathhouse and the coach house have a much longer history.
Architecture of the building and museum collection
Devon House is built in a mixed Creole-Georgian style, traditional for the tropical climate. An elegant entrance leads to a beautiful wooden door, which is crowned by an openwork canopy. On the perimeter of the second floor there is a long balcony.
The basis of the museum's exposition consists of things that were acquired by its first owner, George Stibel. Here you can see the collections of British, Jamaican and French antiques collected by him. The ballroom attracts the attention of an English chandelier of original design. The feature of the house is also the ceilings in the style of Wedgwood.
In the museum you can find out about the famous natives and residents of Jamaica. An interesting solution is the uniform of the staff of the museum - they are clothed in checkered outfits, such as in the XIX century were maidens.
Restaurants and shops
In souvenir shops, which are also located in the park, you can buy copies of things in the Stibel collection, and other souvenirs. At Devon House, a bakery, an ice cream parlor, a chocolate bar, and other cafes operate. Events
In Devon House you can rent some of the halls for receptions and other celebrations. For example, you can rent an Orchid Room - the smallest of the premises of the house, "Devonshire", which consists of 3 rooms, or even a regular English garden.
How to get to Devon House?
Tourists have the opportunity to visit Devon House on the island of Jamaica any day of the week; it is open from 10-00 to 22-00. You can get to the museum by car on the Hope Road, the arrival on which is located on the side of Molins Road. Devon House is often visited by public transport - routes Nos. 72 and 75, which depart from Hough Way Three Transport Center about once every 8 minutes.
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