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by Denise Salmon
(Kingston)
It is so wonderful to visit the home designed and built by the Jamaican patriarch, the honorable George Stiebel in the late 19th century.
But moreso to learn all about his life and the rich history and legacy of the property.
Mr. Stiebel was the son of a Jamaican housekeeper and a German. He had a rough life when he was growing up and he dropped out of school when he was 14 years old.
He then learned carpentry as an apprentice and was able to work on his own. By the age 19, he was a professional! After he got his first ship from his father he started trading. His business took him all over the world, but he truly was in love with his country. So after he made his fortune he returned and bought many properties.
He spent a number of years at Devon House, enjoying his grandchildren with his wife Magdelene before he died in 1896 at the age of 75.
Devon House is now furnished with a collection of antiques from different places. Visitors can tour the mansion with a guide at different times through out the days.
It is so nice to go back in time and remember the days when there were no cars. The stables are still there and you'll be told about the horses, the grooms men and the carriages.
It is also an excellent shopping venue for both locals
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