Old German government headquarters in Douala, Colonial administrative building in Douala, Cameroon.
The Old German government headquarters features symmetrical architecture with local materials integrated into its grand colonial design established in 1891.
This structure served as the center of German colonial administration until 1916 when control shifted to British and French authorities after World War I.
The building represents the intersection of German architectural influence with Cameroonian heritage, reflecting the complex dynamics of colonial presence in West Africa.
Located at coordinates 4.042283, 9.685379 near central Douala, visitors can examine the preserved colonial administrative design during guided building tours.
The headquarters contains original structural elements that demonstrate late 19th-century German construction techniques adapted for the tropical climate of Cameroon.
Location: Douala
Inception: 1891
Architectural style: colonial architecture
GPS coordinates: 4.04228,9.68538
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:21
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