Government House, British Virgin Islands
- Government House, British Virgin Islands
Government House, located in Roadtown, is the official residence of the Governor of the British Virgin Islands.
The original structure dating back to 1899 was destroyed by the killer-hurricane of 1924. The present structure was built on the same site in 1925-26 and was the home of Commissioners, Presidents, Administrators and Governors up until 1999 when it was deemed unsuitable. The Island Sun published an editorial against the demolition of the historic building and members of the public expressed their disagreement with the official decision. In 2003 a new Government House was now built on adjacent land while the old structure has been transformed into a museum.
In November 2003, Governor Thomas Macan moved into the new residence located at Tortola. The project included the construction of the new Government House and a reception hall, as well as and the restoration of the old Government House, which is now a museum. The structure was built by Meridian Construction and designed by OBM and FCO Estates.
ee also
*Government Houses of British West Indies
*Government Houses of the British Empire
*Governor of the British Virgin Islands
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