Blackwood Village, North Abaco, The Bahamas — North Atlantic (Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies)
Albert Lowe Museum
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts
1. Albert Lowe Museum Marker
The Albert Lowe Museum stands as one of the finest examples of early Bahamian architecture, complete with the original outside kitchen and latrine. Colonial dormers jut from the steep roof, wide-beaded clapboards gleam white and gingerbread trimmed porches invite visitors. In earlier times, merchant owners sold goods salvaged from wrecked vessels which were stored in the cellar, now being utilized as the nautical exhibit area. The American flag flew from the porch when E. Willis Bethel, United States Consul, resided here. In later years, the building functioned as a public library. Founded by Alton Rand Lowe and named in honour of his father, this structure was established as a museum and official opened by the Honourable Clement T. Maynard, Minister of Tourism, in 1976. Alton Lowe has filled the Museum with over three hundred years of history. Dedicated to early Bahamian and loyalist settlers, the museum stands as a cultural landmark for the Bahamas.
Erected 1976 by Bahamas National Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas
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Location. 26° 45.49′ N, 77° 19.72′ W. Marker is in Blackwood Village, North Abaco. It is on Parliament Street, on the left when traveling west. Between King Street and Walter Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Albert William Lowe 1901 - (a few steps from this marker); Miracle Church of God (within shouting distance of this marker); The American Loyalists (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Christie (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Norman Albury (within shouting distance of this marker); Haziel Laverne Roberts (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Mennon Harris, O.B.E. (within shouting distance of this marker); James Rispah Lowe, O.B.E. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blackwood Village.
Also see . . .
1. Albert Lowe Museum.
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, October 22, 2025
2. marker seen to the left of the door from the porch
Welcome to the Albert Lowe Museum, the first historic museum in the Bahamas. Located in the heart of quaint and colourful New Plymouth, the museum is a must-see for any visitor to Green Turtle Cay.(Submitted on October 22, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)
2. Albert Lowe Museum Facebook page.
The Albert Lowe Museum, the 1st Museum in The Bahamas, was established in 1976 in Green Turtle Cay.(Submitted on October 22, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)
3. The Story of the Albert Lowe Museum.
Turns out that the museum building’s history is as fascinating as the artifacts displayed inside.(Submitted on October 22, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, October 22, 2025
3. marker seen from ground level
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, October 22, 2025
4. marker seen from Parliament Street
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on October 26, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2025, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
