Le Reduit. Entrance, 1916
Scope and Contents
99 x 72 mm. View of the courtyard and entrance façade of Le Reduit situated six miles outside Port Louis on the way to Curepipe. First built in 1748 as an alternative residence for the governor, the house was rebuilt in 1778 and in 1868 when the top section was destroyed in a cyclone.
Dates
- Creation: 1916
Creator
- From the Fonds: Bell, Sir (Henry Hesketh Joudou, 1864-1952, Knight, colonial governor) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, some overall yellowing.
General
SG.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2003-06-23 14:31:38+00:00
Repository Details
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