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GALLERYYUHSELF - from The National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago.
As we celebrate Carnival’s return the history of the streets in Downtown Port of Spain that we parade through? Some of their names changed two-three times over the centuries as our governance passed from Spanish to British, while others remained unchanged till today!
Duncan Street was originally “Calle del Infante” by the Spanish, then “Rue des Trois Chandelles” by French residents after 3 candles that were lit on meeting nights of the Masonic Lodge.
Under British rule, this street was renamed after British Admiral Adam Duncan. Nelson Street was first called “Calle Principe” by the Spanish, then “La Rue d’Eglise” by the French because it was near The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The British renamed it after British Admiral Lord Nelson.
George Street was originally called “Calle de San Jose” by the Spanish, then “Rue de la Place” by the French because of the market that existed there. The British renamed it after King George III.
Charlotte Street was originally “Calle de Santa Ana” by the Spanish, and “Rue de Sainte Anne” by the French, because it led to St. Ann’s River. The British decided to rename it after Queen Charlotte. Henry Street was originally “Calle Herrera” by the Spanish after their Chief of Police who lived there. The French called it “Rue Neuve”, and the British renamed it after Prince Henry of England.
Frederick Street was originally “Calle de San Carlos” after King Charles II of Spain. The French called it “Rue des Anglais”, and the British renamed it after Frederick Prince of Wales.
Chacon Street, named after Governor Don José María Chacón, is the only street whose name has never been changed. Independence Square was originally “Plaza del Marina” by the Spanish because it bordered the sea. Afterwards, it was renamed “King Street”, then “Marine Square”, and finally, Independence Square.
Finally, Queen Street was originally “Calle de San Luis”, Prince Street was originally, “Calle de Santa Rosa”, and Duke Street was originally, “Calle del Asturias”.
This 1845 map of Port of Spain is part of the National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago Map Collection.
References: Mavrogordato, Olga J. Voices in the Street. Inprint Caribbean, 1977.
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