Topic: historic homes

The demolition of two old Caymanian buildings at the George Town waterfront over the weekend has highlighted the absence of any legal protections for the preservation of historic structures in the Cayman Islands.

This little home in Bodden Town, known as the Willy Jackson house, could well be one of the oldest residences in the district. According to the National Trust’s historic homes registry, the single story house is estimated to have been built in 1904 by Mr. Jackson.

Built on stilts of local ironwood, out of imported pine shiplap and featuring hip or gable zinc roofs, many of Cayman Brac’s historic homes survive to this day, exuding charm appreciated by residents and visitors alike.