Christiansted in St. Croix, Virgin Islands — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
Danish Customs House
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 27, 2012
1. Danish Customs House Marker
Inscription.
Danish Customs House. . This building was the third stop in the local chain of commerce. After conducting business at the Scales and Guinea Company Warehouse, merchants and planters paid import and export taxes to Danish customs officials here in the ground-floor offices.
The Customs House is linked in other ways to the historic structures. Most have been neoclassical architecture modified for the tropics. Note the louvered windows to regulate light and air flow, the outer shutters, for hurricane protection and the second floor awnings on sun-facing walls. The architecture reflects cultural life and mix of European and island styles.
This building was the third stop in the local chain of commerce. After conducting business at the Scales and Guinea Company Warehouse, merchants and planters paid import and export taxes to Danish customs officials here in the ground-floor offices.
The Customs House is linked in other ways to the historic structures. Most have been neoclassical architecture modified for the tropics. Note the louvered windows to regulate light and air flow, the outer shutters, for hurricane protection and the second floor awnings on sun-facing walls. The architecture reflects cultural life and mix of European and island styles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 17° 44.802′ N, 64° 42.15′ W. Marker is in Christiansted in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Marker is on Hospital Street. This marker is on the grounds of the Christiansted National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Christiansted VI 00820, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Steeple Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Christiansvaern (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiansted Wharf (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 12 King Street
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
