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The Bryant Slides Collection

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The construction of the House of Assembly in Spanish Town, Saint Catherine was completed by 1762. This red-brick, two-story building was the official meeting place for the Jamaican government until 1872, when Kingston took became the capital of Jamaica. As of 2013, the structure has been used as the offices for the Saint Catherine Parish Council. On August 1, 1838 Jamaica marked the day all slaves were made free. In Celebration of Emancipation, the Proclamation of Freedom was read aloud by Governor Sir Lionel Smith from the steps of King's House to the assembled masses in the square of Spanish Town, the then capital of Jamaica. Emancipation Day was made an official public holiday in 1893. In the foreground of the image is Emancipation Square, a small park bordered by a shrub with variegated leaves and surrounded by a wrought iron gate. The interior of the park has been planted with palm trees, has benches, a flag pole, and a small fountain. Slide labeled Jam. at Spanish Town.

Keywords

Architecture, Caribbean; Building, Brick; Historic sites; Jamaica; Public buildings; Spanish Town; Urban parks

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Architecture, Caribbean -- Jamaica -- 1760-1770; Urban parks -- Jamaica -- Spanish Town -- 1970-1980; Public buildings -- Jamaica -- Spanish Town -- 1970-1980; Historic sites -- Jamaica -- Spanish Town -- 1970-1980; Building, Brick -- Jamaica -- Spanish Town -- 1970-1980

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35 mm

Identifier

DP0003467

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Transparencies

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All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, (407) 823-2576

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Keywords

Architecture, Caribbean; Building, Brick; Historic sites; Jamaica; Public buildings; Spanish Town; Urban parks

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