Oliphant house, German-Templer residence in German Colony, Haifa, Israel.
The Oliphant House features stone walls, rectangular windows, and red-tiled roofing typical of German-Templer construction methods from the 1880s at Ben-Gurion Boulevard.
British diplomat Sir Laurence Oliphant and his wife Alice settled in this house in 1882, establishing connections with local communities and supporting Jewish settlement initiatives.
The residence represents the architectural influence of German Templers who created a distinct neighborhood in Haifa, combining European building techniques with local materials.
Located at 16 Ben-Gurion Boulevard, the house stands among numerous restaurants and shops in the German Colony district of Haifa.
Sir Laurence Oliphant developed plans for a railway system from Ismailia to Haifa while residing in this house, connecting major cities across the region.
Location: Haifa
Architectural style: German-Templer architecture
GPS coordinates: 32.82222,34.99111
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:31
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