Half Way Tree
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| Coordinates | 18 ° 1 ′ N , 76 ° 48 ′ W | ||
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| Country | Jamaica | ||
| county | Surrey | ||
| Saint Andrew | |||
| ISO 3166-2 | JM-02 | ||
| Residents | 18,139 (2010) | ||
 The Devon House is a historic building and was built by the first African millionaire George Stiebel
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Half Way Tree is a neighborhood of Kingston , Jamaica . The neighborhood is the capital of the Parish Saint Andrew . In 2010 the number of inhabitants was 18,139 people. The district has the postal code "Kingston 10 JMAAW08" .
The district is the busiest place in the capital, which is related to the consequence of increased crime in the Downtown and Cross Roads districts. Since the 2000s, the place has become increasingly attractive as a residential area for young professionals, where many also work. The apartments and townhouses are primarily located on Surbiton Road , Winchester Road , Ruthven Road and Cecelio Avenue . As a result, real estate prices have risen sharply.
Naming
The area was named Half Way Tree in 1866. At that time, there was a large tree in what is now the central square on Half Way Road. This was an important meeting point for travelers and traders who came to Kingston or wanted to move to Spanish Town , St. Thomas or St. Mary . The tree no longer exists today, but the square is still an important hub for traders.
Industry and Commerce
Half Way Tree is home to the most famous squares and shopping malls, such as B. Twin Gates, Mall Plaza, Tropical Plaza, Kings Plaza, Lane Plaza, or the Pavilion Mall, in Kingston. The area is one of the most sought-after destinations for business travelers due to its proximity to downtown and the New Kingston Business District. The National Relief Organization estimates that there are 250,000 commuters in Half Way Three in one working day. Half Way Tree is the headquarters of the Kingston Post Office. The commercial areas are in the center of the district, while the residential areas are concentrated on the outer shoulder.
Historical buildings
At the intersection where Constant Spring Road, Half-Way-Tree Road, Hagley Park Road and Hope Road meet, is the Half-Way-Tree Clock Tower. The 1913 bell tower was built in Victorian style as a memorial to King Edward VII of England. On the north side there is a bust of the king and the inscription "Edward VII, Peacemaker" .
About a mile from the clock tower is the Devon House , a National Heritage Site. It was built in 1881 by George Stiebel , the first millionaire of African descent. It is furnished with French and English antiques from 1855 to 1880. Devon House is also representative of 19th century colonial mansions.
The St. Andrew Parish Church was completed in 1700's. Since then it has been restored three times. It is located at the intersection of Eastwood Park Road and Hagley Park Road. The church was built in the neo-Gothic style. It is the oldest surviving church on the island. The Church has many documents depicting the births, marriages and deaths of members of the privileged classes since the English occupation.
schools
Half Way Tree is home to a number of prominent schools including St Andrew High Girls' School and the Holy Childhood High for Girls institution .
sons and daughters of the town
- Leonard Sutton , Jamaican cricket player
Individual evidence
- ↑ Kids' Guide to Jamaica. In: www.jamaicans.com. December 26, 2005, accessed January 3, 2012 .
- ↑ Half Way Tree. Retrieved January 3, 2012 .
- ↑ Kgn 8 post code is JMAAW03. (No longer available online.) In: Jamaica Post . Archived from the original on June 14, 2015 ; accessed on January 3, 2012 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ a b c d e Half Way Tree. (No longer available online.) In: VISITJAMAICA.COM . Archived from the original on December 21, 2011 ; accessed on January 4, 2012 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Devon House, official website (no longer online) ( Memento of the original from January 13, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Attractions in Jamaica. In: www.jamaika-net.de . Retrieved June 27, 2012 .
