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My name is Katriel Francis from Dominica, Rose Hill Estate/Bellevue Chopin and this is my project.
I would like to welcome you to the start of an interesting historical lesson about the architecture of two historical sites in two different Caribbean countries.
This project will tell you a little about the historical structures and their architecture from 1774 and 1817 in Dominica and Jamaica.
I do hope you enjoy.
[[Aim]]
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History is an overall collection of past events connected to a specific person or object also known as the record of all known past events.
"A lot of people think that history is just things that happened in the past, but there's more to history than you think."
Architecture is the art and method of planning and building, as opposed to the abilities connected with construction.
In this project, the history of [[Caribbean Architecture]] will be showcased.
''Fort Shirley''
The Cabrits National Park, Fort Shirley is situated on a lovely peninsula not far from Portsmouth. It was built in 1774.
As part of a network of defenses in the Lesser Antilles during international disputes between Britain and France in the 18th and 19th centuries, the fort was constructed inside a volcanic crater. Echoes of a bygone period were left behind by these fights, and portions of the fort's remnants are now being slowly reclaimed by the forest.
You can see what the region must have looked like during the fort's active period because a large portion of the fort is still standing or has been restored.
After undergoing significant repair, the Officer's Quarters is now the location for weddings, receptions, concerts, and other events. Fort Shirley is a natural overlook in the area, providing breathtaking views of Prince Rupert Bay, adjacent beaches, and the mountains rising behind it. Plan if you're coming to Dominica in May or June to avoid missing the island's yearly Jazz n'Creole Festival.
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[[The way structures were used by the people then and now]]
[[a reason why these buildings break down easily]]
[[History of Fort Shirley]]
[[Fort Shirley Before and After]]
[[Sources]] ''Mandeville Courthouse''
As the newest structure on Mandeville Square, the courthouse was constructed just two years after the town's incorporation in 1815. This tower of righteousness was built using slave labor. During the early years of the settlement, the bottom floor served as the first classroom. Princess Margaret was formally welcomed to the parish of Manchester at the courthouse in 1955 while on a tour of the southern parishes.
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[[About Mandeville Courthouse]]
[[Mandeville Courthouse Before and After ]]
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Our main countries of focus would be:
[[Dominica]]
[[Jamaica]] **Sources**
“British Library.” The British Library - The British Library, https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/plan-of-prince-ruperts-bay-in-the-island-of-dominica. Accessed 4 Aug. 2023.
“Dominica Architecture.” Dominica Culture, https://www.dominicaculture.org/dominica_architecture/. Accessed 4 Aug. 2023.
“Dominica: Fort Shirley.” Discover Dominica, the Nature Island, https://discoverdominica.com/en/places/78/fort-shirley. Accessed 4 Aug. 2023.
Honychurch, Lennox. Dominica’s Cabrits and Prince Rupert’s Bay: History and Nature. Island Heritage Initiatives Ltd, 2013.
“Jamaica National Heritage Trust - Jamaica - Mandeville Court House.” Jamaica National Heritage Trust, http://www.jnht.com/site_mandeville_court_house.php. Accessed 4 Aug. 2023.
“National Archives - Dominica Library and Information Service.” Home - Dominica Library and Information Service, https://dlis.gov.dm/national-archives. Accessed 4 Aug. 2023.
“THE FIRST COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF CARIBBEAN ARCHITECTURE.” Nieuwe West-Indische Gids / New West Indian Guide, vol. 57, no. 3/4, [KITLV, Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies, Brill], pp. 173–200, doi:10.2307/41849127. Accessed 4 Aug. 2023.
“Transportation of Dominica.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/place/Dominica/Transportation#ref54623. Accessed 2 Aug. 2023.
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The residents made pottery and other objects while living on the land. War bases were established at Fort Shirley. It was constructed to withstand the assault and defend the leaders up until the French gained over shortly after construction began. Today, the Fort Shirley structure serves as a historical destination that both locals and visitors from across the globe visit.
To this day buildings from long ago and buildings from this era differ. Today buildings break down easily while buildings from back then are still up. Is there [[a reason why these buildings break down easily]]?
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Due to restoration work done in 1982 after the war ended and peace was established, the Fort Shirley's structure is still standing today. The majority of structures in 2023 are falling apart since current construction methods are far removed from those of the past. The chemicals now being employed disintegrate much more than necessary of the materials required for structures to endure earthquakes and storms while remaining intact.
[[History of Fort Shirley]]
In 1774, Fort Shirley was constructed by one hundred Africans who were in slavery and founded the workforce. The French then acquired control in 1778 oversight continues over the labour force. They eventually surrendered. After the soldiers left Cabrits in 1854, the forest took over. After that, Fort Shirley was renovated in 1982 and it was made a national park. Stone masonry was used to construct Fort Shirley.
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[[Fort Shirley Before and After]]
**About Mandeville Courthouse**
In 1817, the Mandeville Courthouse was constructed. The courthouse was constructed just two years after the town was established in 1815, making it the oldest structure in Mandeville Square. Princess Margaret was officially welcomed to the parish of Manchester at the courthouse in 1955 while on a tour of the southern parishes. On one side of the Mandeville square, it is situated. One of the best instances of native architecture, as far as is known. The courthouse was one of the four initial public buildings of the town and was finished about 1820. It was constructed from limestone blocks carved by slave labor. Because the vestrymen kept changing their minds about the design, it took a long time to finish. On the ground level, the parish's first school was housed. It has two levels and was constructed in the Jamaican Georgian style, with the upper level including sections, louvers, and band windows. From the bottom floor, a pair of double-twisted steps leads up to a balcony and the well-known tale. The town hall was built from limestone stones. The original architecture has remained unchanged over time and continues to serve as a town hall with nearby supporting offices.
During the war, Mandeville Court House served as a military residence for the commanders' meetings and communications. It had another function as a haven for the court's highest-ranking officials. Today, Mandeville Courthouse serves as a museum.
Since the fighting ended and peace was achieved, buildings are still standing. As a result of the major differences between present-day construction techniques and those used in the past, the bulk of structures in 2023 are in disarray. The chemicals now in use break down far too many of the components needed for buildings to withstand earthquakes and storms without collapsing.
[[Mandeville Courthouse Before and After ]]
The before and after of Fort Shirley
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**Before and after of Mandeville Courthouse**
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Mandeville Courthouse in 1817
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Mandeville Courthouse in 2023
[[About Mandeville Courthouse]]
[[Dominica]]
[[Sources]] ''Featuring Caribbean Architecture''
As of now, structural history shares a lot of what is normal in its objectives and strategies. In Caribbean architectural history, you can find African clans, Bostonian business people, English and saints, Jacobean material structures, Georgian math, E design, Victorian trim, Guyanese screen structures, and 20th-century California patio post styles. The narrative of precisely when and how these components were incorporated into the property's custom necessities will be taken seriously, but it won't be a simple assignment. In countries such as Barbados and Jamaica, mostly architecture from places such as North America, South America, and Europe is found.
If more people were introduced to Caribbean architecture, then West Indian designs and customs would be found around the world, and more people would know about them. Researchers have shown that certain designs affect Africans; however, the impact of West African gabled rooftop bungalows, native sanctuaries, storehouses, and entombment structures, as well as the mental and spatial inclinations of West Africans in the New World, still needs to be looked at.
Due to Caribbean Creole development and Caribbean architecture not being well known, it was found that surveying the general public about their commitment to their culture has proven quite difficult. According to the point of view of a history specialist, raising a purposeful reason for the correlation between European and Antillean building traditions would be helpful. Because Caribbean architecture is far-reaching, it is to be investigated because of raised inquiries. I accept that to pass judgment on new investigations of Caribbean architecture and the sorts of inquiries raised here
Everybody treats the historical improvement of common structural structures in a seriously unique way. Architecture in the Caribbean [[countries ]] is the consequence of long periods of exploration by the structural student of history.
**AIM**
For this project, I am looking to spotlight historical structures and the architecture used to create or build them. To showcase how people used these buildings, they became what they are today. I would also showcase some of the types of architecture used before. Additionally, I will be presenting why most historical buildings are still standing strong and why recent 2023 buildings have broken down after natural disasters.
Let's start with a Question.
[[What is History?]]
**Project Summary**
As of now, structural history shares a lot of what is normal in its objectives and strategies. Due to Caribbean Creole development and Caribbean architecture not being well known, it was found that surveying the general public about their commitment to their culture has proven quite difficult.
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