Waterloo House
Building in Black River, Jamaica
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The Waterloo House was the first private house in Jamaica to be lit by electricity.[2] It was located in Black River, Jamaica.[3] The house was built in 1819 and was named in honor of the Battle of Waterloo for a branch of the Shakespeare family.[4][5] John William Leydon is reported to be the first owner of the house.[6] Leydon's sons were the ones to install electricity in the house.[6] The house was bought in 1938 by Ferdinand Stewart.[6] The Waterloo House became a guest house in 1972.[4] It was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.[4]
Alternative namesWaterloo Guest House
StatusDestroyed
Architectural styleGeorgian
LocationBlack River, Jamaica, 44 High Street[1]
| Waterloo House | |
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| Alternative names | Waterloo Guest House |
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| Status | Destroyed |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Location | Black River, Jamaica, 44 High Street[1] |
| Year built | 1819 |
| Destroyed | October 2025 |
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