Preservation of Small Privately Owned Historic Buildings in
Falmouth, Jamaica is an essential element to conserve the
still-existing fabric of ancillary Georgian infrastructure. James Parrent PhD is the
man-in-charge.
Project Purpose
The purpose of the project is to preserve small historic buildings
within the Historic District of Falmouth, Jamaica. The projects
objectives include saving these important structures, providing
improved housing for occupants, increasing community pride and
awareness of the importance of these buildings, training local youth in preservation techniques
and enhancing the future economic development of the town.
Project Goal
Establish Falmouth as a major visitors attraction by preserving the
historic fabric of the town while improving the infrastructure and
developing the product.
Relationship to other projects
The Small House Restoration Project is complemented by the
restoration of larger structures such as the Baptist Manse and the revitalization of
the Falmouth Waterfront that is being undertaken by the Urban
Development Company.
Project Management
Falmouth Heritage Renewal, Inc. is a not-for-profit group
founded in the U.S. to support the restoration of Historic
Falmouth.
Falmouth Restoration Company is a not-for-profit
organization founded in 1990 to lead efforts to preserve and
develop Falmouth's Historic District.