Government House, British Virgin Islands
| Government House | |
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British Virgin Islands | |
|---|---|
 Old Government House, Road Town | |
| Type: | Governor's residence |
| Location | |
| Town: | Road Town |
| History | |
| Governor's residence | |
| Information | |
| Owned by: | The Crown |
Government House stands in Road Town on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and is the official residence of the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
The original structure, dating back to 1899, was destroyed by a hurricane in 1924. The present house was built on the same site in 1925-26 and was the home of Commissioners, Presidents, Administrators and Governors until 1999, when it was deemed unsuitable.
The Island Sun published an editorial against the demolition of the historic building and members of the public expressed their disagreement with the official decision. In 2003, a new Government House was built on adjacent land while the old structure has been transformed into a museum.
In November 2003, Governor Thomas Macan moved into the new residence on Tortola. The project included the construction of the new Government House and a reception hall, as well as the restoration of the old Government House, which is now a museum. The structure was built by Meridian Construction and designed by OBM and FCO Estates.