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Queens House. The Governors House, Colombo, 1907-12

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/181

Scope and Contents

With fountain in foreground and house beyond. [The building was constructed circa 1856 to replace the governors former residence at Mount Lavinia (which then became the Mount Lavinia Hotel). The house is surrounded by an eight acre garden and the main entrance is opposite the G.P.O in Queen Street].

Dates

  • Creation: 1907-12

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

General

PJ.

Finding aid date

2002-08-12 10:42:14+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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