DECLARED MONUMENTS IN NIGERIA

The Water House at No. 12 Kakawa Street, Lagos:

The land formed part of a crown grant to Hijinio Pinta da Fonsacca in 1864 and the house must have been started shortly after this date. The lower storey is thus thought to be nearly 90 years old. The upper storey about 50 years.

This is one of the oldest houses remaining in Lagos and among the best example of the Brazillain style of buildings. It is an exceptionally well Proportioned building and contains fine iron work.The drinking water at this house in years gone by; the name of the house is thus an interesting link with the old history of Lagos.

This building is being considered for declaration as an ancient monument. one of the Brazillian style houses.

Declaration:
Declared Monument on 27th July, 1961.