Debrum House, Historic plantation house in Likiep Atoll, Marshall Islands
Debrum House is a residential building located on Likiep Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The structure features a central parlor, two bedrooms, and walls made from California redwood that was shipped in during its construction.
The house was built in 1888 by Joachim DeBrum, a merchant and engineer who established it in this remote atoll region. It became the first structure of its kind in Micronesia to be listed on a historic registry.
The house contained a collection of over 1000 books and early sound recordings from Micronesia, documenting the regional history and traditions.
The building rests on concrete foundations and underwent major renovations in the 1970s. Those updates addressed the roof and other key structural elements to help preserve the aging structure for years to come.
This plantation home remains the only surviving structure of its kind within the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands despite the harsh tropical climate.
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