Four Mico College Buildings – The Kelvin Lodge, The Cottage, The Porter's Lodge, The Chapel
Site details
- Status
- Designated
- Date
- 10 December 1998
- Category
- Historic Schools
- Parish
- St. Andrew
About this site
The structures are all comparatively old but have contributed greatly to the accommodation, spiritual well-being, and education of teachers from the Negro population.
They form part of the Mico College, which was established as a result of funds bequeathed by Lady Mico in 1690 to her nephew Samuel, on condition that he marry one of his cousins. Samuel did not marry; however, in 1834 Thomas Fowell Buxton used the money to fund Negro education in the West Indies. Mico College has grown in size and stature and is one of the best Teachers' Colleges in the West Indies. It has greatly contributed to the community socially and culturally.
Kelvin Lodge & Cottage
These buildings depict the classical proportions and symmetry of Georgian architecture with piazzas shoring, and adaptation of the Jamaican Georgian (1760-1830). They are classic examples or replicas of the former Hibbert House, now known as the Headquarters House.
There are certain elements of detail with a composition of brickwork and mortar, wood, lattice work, and sash windows. The interiors have wooden floors.
Porter's Lodge
The Porter's Lodge is built of red brick and mortar with features of Georgian architecture
The Chapel
The Chapel is a more modern building constructed in 1936. It was built to complement the Georgian buildings on the compound.
