Half Way Tree
Parish
Half Way Tree is a district of Kingston, Jamaica. The district is the capital of the Parish of Saint Andrew. 2010 was 18,139 people, the number of inhabitants. The district has the postal code " Kingston 10 JMAAW08 ".
The district is the busiest place of the capital, which is related to the result of increased crime in the neighborhoods of Downtown and Crossroads. Since the 2000s, the place has become increasingly attractive as a residential area for young professionals, where many work. The apartments and townhouses are located primarily on the Surbiton Road, Winchester Road, Ruthven Road and Cecelio Avenue. As a result, property prices have risen sharply.
Naming
The name of Half Way Tree got the quarter 1866. At this time standing at the central square today on the Half Way Road a large tree. Wanted This was an important meeting place for travelers and traders who came to Kingston or Spanish Town, St. Thomas or St. Mary pull. The tree, there are now no more, but the place is still an important trading center for merchants.
Industry and Trade
Half Way Tree is the home of the most famous courses and shopping centers, such as Twin Gates Plaza Mall, Tropical Plaza, Kings Plaza, Lane Plaza, or the Pavilion Mall in Kingston. The area is, by its proximity to Downtown and the New Kingston business district, one of the most sought after places to buy business. The National Fund estimates that 250,000 commuters are on a working day in Half Way Three go. Half Way Tree is the headquarters of the Kingston Post Office. The industrial areas are located in the center of the district, while the residential areas focus on the outer side stripes.
Historical Buildings
Where hit the streets Constant Spring Road, Half-Way - Tree Road, Hagley Park Road and Hope Road at the intersection, the Half -Way Tree Clock Tower stands. The bell tower from 1913 was built in the Victorian style as a memorial to King Edward VII of England. On the north side is a bust of the king and the inscription " Edward VII, Peacemaker ".
About one mile away from the clock tower, the Devon House, a National Heritage Site located. It was built in 1881 by George Stiebel, the first millionaire of African descent. It is equipped with French and English antiques of 1855 to 1880. The Devon House is also representative of Manors in 19th century colonial style.
The St. Andrew Parish Church was completed in 1700. Since that time she has been restored three times. It lies at the intersection of the roads Eastwood Park Road and Hagley Park Road. The church was built in the Gothic Revival architectural style. It is the oldest surviving church on the island. The church is in possession of many documents for the preparation of births, marriages and deaths of members of the privileged classes since the English possession.
Train
In Half Way Tree are a number of prominent schools including St Andrew High Girls' School and the institution of Holy Childhood High for Girls.
Sons and daughters of the town
- Leonard Sutton, Jamaican cricket player