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Photo Flashback: Mandeville - The Town that grew on Bauxite

Published:Friday | January 12, 2024 | 8:04 AM
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KAISER BAUXITE Gendola Cars used for transporting bauxite ore.
The Manchester Maternity Hospital and Nursing Home built in 1934 by voluntary subscription on land given by the parish council at Mandeville and enlarged in 1955 with the help of Alcan Jamaica Limited and the Kaiser Bauxite Company to provide facilities for employees.
Mandeville Square, with old and new buildings.
Alcan Jamaica Ltd’s Kirvine Works at the foot of Shooters Hill near Mandeville.
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Nestled in the heart of Jamaica, Mandeville stands as a testament to the transformative power of bauxite. Originally a quaint settlement, Mandeville has burgeoned into a vibrant town, intricately woven into the fabric of the island's history and economic evolution. The discovery of bauxite, a valuable aluminum ore, reshaped Mandeville's landscape and ushered in an era of growth and prosperity.