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Dilapidated two storey board house

2018

Sierra Leone National Museum

Sierra Leone National Museum
Freetown, Sierra Leone

The board houses are wooden vernacular architectural structures that were built by Maroon and Nova Scotian settlers, former slaves, from Jamaica and the British colonies of North America who were repatriated to Sierra Leone after they were set free. This picture shows a medium board house which is very dilapidated.

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  • Title: Dilapidated two storey board house
  • Date Created: 2018
  • Location Created: Freetown, Sierra Leone
  • Original Source: Isatu Smith, West Africa Heritage Consultants Ltd
Sierra Leone National Museum

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