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Tamarind Great House

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Mar 14, 2025
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Tamarind Great House

Tamarind Great House, located near Oracabessa in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, is a historic estate with a rich and varied past. Originally built in 1711 by the Silveras family, who were Portuguese Jews fleeing European Inquisitions, the estate was a symbol of resilience and heritage. The Silveras family maintained ownership of the property for over 260 years before it was sold and subdivided in 1972.

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