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The age old historic New Amsterdam Town Hall which is the headquarters of the town is getting a facelift. The age old structure which has a number of historic values is more than 100 years old. It is getting a timely facelift. The entire structure is being painted. The task is being undertaken in time for the upcoming emancipation celebrations.The Town Hall tower which was built in 1868 and was considered an architectural and landmark piece was dismantled last year due to its dilapidated state. A committee was formed over two years ago to look into the restoration of the edifice,NFL Jerseys Outlet, but not much has been done.New Amsterdam situated in Region Six, is some 62 miles from the capital,Jerseys NFL Wholesale China Online, Georgetown. It has its origins in a village which grew up alongside Fort Nassau in the 1730s and 1740s. It was first situated about 56 miles up the Berbice River.It once comprised of a Court of Policy building, a warehouse,Authentic NFL Jerseys Wholesale China, an inn, two smithies,cheap nfl jerseys china, a bakery,cheap nfl jerseys online, a Lutheran church and a number of houses,cheap nfl jerseys, among other buildings. It was built by the Dutch in1740 and was first named Fort Saint Andries, before being taken over by the British in 1803.Around 1784, as a result of the fluctuating fortunes of Fort Nassau,NFL Jerseys Outlet From China, the Dutch relocated the town to its present site at the confluence of the Berbice and Canje Rivers.The name New Amsterdam was chosen because most of the colonists originated from the province of Amsterdam in Holland. New Amsterdam was established as the seat of Government for Berbice Between 1785 to 1790.The town consists of three main roads with many cross streets. The present Mayor is Claude Henry.The population of New Amsterdam is approximately 50,000. |
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