Water Street, Georgetown

Water Street was an active commercial zone in Georgetown, British Guiana. The street was called "Water Street" because it ran parallel with the river and was the original dam against flooding. The Portuguese owned many shops and large firms in the area. The "Great Fire" of 23rd February 1945 decimated this commercial section of Georgetown.

Image 01 - Water Street scene (1888)

 

Image 02 - Water Street, Georgetown (1890)

Image 03 - Water Street, Georgetown (1899)

Image 04 - Water Street from Church Street looking South (1906)

Image 05 - Water Street before the great 1945 fire (1945)

Image 06 - At street level on Water Street before the 1945 fire (1945)

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St. Philip's Church, Georgetown

Image 01 - Illustration of St. Philip's Church (1867)

Image 02 - St. Philip's Anglican Church (1890)

Image 03 - View of St. Philip's Anglican Church (1901)

Image 04 - Front view of the St. Philip's Anglican Church (1905)

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People of East Indian Origin

Image 01 - Coolie girl from Demerara (1800s)

Image 02 - East Indian man and woman in Demerara (1870)

Image 03 - Indian Coolies at home (1890)

Image 04 - Coolie girl from Georgetown, Demerara (1905)

Image 05 - East Indian Coolies at home (1905)

Image 06 - East Indian immigrants in Demerara (1909)

Image 07 - Street vendors in Demerara (1910)

Image 08 - East Indian sisters in Demerara (1910)

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People of African Origin

Image 01 - African woman poses with head wear in Demerara (1890)

Image 02 - African woman with parasol (umbrella) and valise (suitcase) (1890)

Image 03 - African woman with head wear and distinctive purse (1900s)

Image 04 - African female beauty in Demerara (1909)

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People of Chinese Origin

Image 01 - Chinese immigrant boy in Demerara (1870)

Image 02 - Chinese immigrant woman in Demerara (1890)

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High Street, Georgetown

High Street was built in 1797 as the main road from the East Bank to the East Coast of Demerara. Sections of High Street were subsequently renamed such as Main Street.
 

Image 01 - High Street at Church Street (1890s)

 Image 01 - Towards the southern end of High Street (1912)

Image 02 - High Street (1915)

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