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The old artial road, Pietermaaiweg, named to Pieter DeMey, one of the first inhabitants of this area. Its name is recently (1992) changed in Kaya Goddet (photo RDMZ 1996) |
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13. Group of Monuments, Pietermaai-Smal Ownership. private Ensemble of monumental houses on both sides of the historical artial road to the east, directly adjacent the Caribbean Sea. Small inner yards between a "front"house and a "back"house with narrow alleys characterize the urban lay-out, connecting the north to the sea (perpendicular on the main road) and make the inner yards accesible. Predominantly second half Nineteenth Century. In the 1880's a hurricane destroyed most of Pietrmaai premises. Therefore with some exception most houses dat from 1890 on. However, the urban structure of front- and backhouses which is considered unique Dutch, is kept intact. The Area needs urgent restoration. |
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