About
The first multi-storey building in Nigeria was constructed in Badagry in 1845 by Reverend Henry Townsend of the Church Missionary Society (CMS). Built in the Brazilian-returnee architectural style, it served as a mission house and became a symbol of early Western architectural influence in West Africa. The building combines European structural techniques with tropical design adaptations and is preserved as a heritage landmark.
Location Details
Latitude:
6.415
Longitude:
2.886
Exact (town level)
About This Data
Architecture heritage sites represent significant examples of traditional Nigerian building traditions and structural innovation.
Locations are based on architectural surveys and heritage documentation.
Sources
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National Commission for Museums and Monuments (Nigeria)
Federal Republic of Nigeria