Wagenwegstraat 22, Paramaribo
Wagenwegstraat 22, Paramaribo, Colonial architectural monument in central Paramaribo, Suriname.
Wagenwegstraat 22 exhibits traditional colonial design elements with two floors, symmetrical windows, and a characteristic wooden facade facing the street.
The residence belonged to Elisabeth Samson, one of the first free women of African descent to own property during the Dutch colonial period in the 1700s.
The building represents the early achievements of free people of African descent in Suriname, marking a shift in colonial social structures.
Visitors can reach the monument by walking through the historic district of Paramaribo, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The structure maintains its original property registration under cadastral number NW Ia B 921, documenting its continuous existence since the 18th century.
Location: Paramaribo
Address: Wagenwegstraat 22 Paramaribo
GPS coordinates: 5.82900,-55.15786
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:48
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