Saint George's, Saint George, Grenada — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Lesser Antilles of the West Indies)
Historic Sedan Chair Portico
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
1. Historic Sedan Chair Portico Marker
Historic Sedan Chair Portico
This portico is the actual front entrance of this building for sedan chairs. In the 19th century, during early British colonial rule in Grenada, the sedan chair was a major mode of transportation used by the free colored and landed gentry. They were carried to the building in sedan chairs, and entered and exited through the portico.
This site is recognized as a historic landmark to be preserved as part of Grenada’s history and cultural heritage.
Plaque erected by the Washington, DC Diaspora on August 10, 2012
Erected 2012 by Washington, DC Diaspora.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is August 10, 2012.
Location. 12° 3.168′ N, 61° 45.148′ W. Marker is in Saint George's, Saint George. Marker is on Market Hill just east of Grenville Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sedan Porches (a few steps from this marker); Roman Catholic Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George's Methodist Church (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk (about 240 meters away); Grenada National Museum
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
2. Historic Sedan Chair Portico and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019
3. Historic Sedan Chair Portico and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
