Richmond Cottage & Surrounding Structures
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- The Richmond Cottage, purchased in 1916, was renovated and redesigned to include fireplaces, gas hook-ups, electricity, and plumbing
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- View of the Carriage House, built in 1916 as a garage for Deering’s cars, a laundry-room, and mechanic’s living quarters.
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- The boat basin was constructed between 1916-1917 to house Charles Deering’s two boats, the Barbee and Mar-y-cel.
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- Worker posing with concrete mixer during construction of the Chinese Bridge in 1916 on today’s 72 Avenue.
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- The Chinese bridge, inspired by Charles Deering’s naval experience in the Asiatic Squadron.
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- An Afro-Bahamian worker that helped construct the People’s Dock just south of the Estate.
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- View of the Richmond Cottage in the 1980s.
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- Following Hurricane Andrew in 1992, workers rebuilt over 70% of the Richmond Cottage while incorporating salvaged original materials and maintaining historic standards.