I think this is a classic example of what a house in Port of Spain in the early 1900's would have looked like. In the vein of most early European dwellings, the entryway is on the long side of the building, with windows on either side. The doors and windows would have been jalousied to allow light and breeze to enter while still maintaining privacy for those inside. The carved wood fretwork above would have served the same purpose, in addition to adding some decorative charm to the building.

Without the street sign, and the galvanised iron roof and mesh wire over the windows, which would have been new additions, this scene could probably be one from 80-90 years ago.

In an attempt to inject some verisimilitude into this old-looking scene I applied a slight Film Grain filter and, of course, sepia toning.

This building is also the source for Closed I and Closed II.