Devon House, built in 1881, is the former residence of George Stiebel (1820–1896), Jamaica's first millionaire of colour, in

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. He gained his wealth in Venezuela and returned to Jamaica. He was appointed as the Custos, a high civic post, of St. Andrew. His residence has been restored and is operated as a house museum and

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. The property was set to be demolished in 1965, until the government of Jamaica stepped in to purchase it.

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Buildings and structures in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica National Heritage Sites in Jamaica Georgian architecture Houses completed in 1881 {{Jamaica-struct-stub

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