This collection, including 147 black and white photographs, documents the construction of the new Government House (now the Presidential Palace) in Nicosia. The building was constructed to replace the old Government House which was burnt down during a popular uprising in 1931. The style of the new Government House was based on traditional Cypriot architecture, with special attention given to carved stone and wooden elements, as can be seen in many of the interior photographs. The images that comprise the online collection were reproduced from the original black and white prints. The titles are based on physical inscriptions, where available, and are otherwise generated on the basis of identifying the people, places and events pictured. CVAR holds digital reproduction of the originals and shares copyrights with the owner
Construction of Government House
1932
Construction of Government House
1932
Construction of Government House
1932
Construction of Government House
1932
Construction of Government House
1932
Construction of Government House
1932
Construction of Government House
1932
Construction of Government House
1932
Construction of Government House
1932
Construction of Government House
1932
Maurice Webb and assistant
1934
Maurice Webb and Cypriot contractors
1934
British construction staff
1934
Gate to Government House
1934
The foreman Christodoulou
1933
Construction of Government House
1933
Construction of Government House
1933
Fireplace of Government House
1933
Verandah corridor at Government House
1933
Arches at Government House
1933
Arches at Government House
1933
Electricity installation at Government House
1933
Construction of Government House
1933
Construction of Government House
1933