Built in 1898, ‘Jaekel House’ which was set on a large expanse of landscaped land was named after the late Francis Jaekel OBE, a former superintendent of the Corporation, who retired in the seventies after almost thirty years of service for the Corporation. Jaekel House was formally the residence of the General Manager and was later converted to a senior staff rest house. Standing for over 100 years old, the house is an example of classic colonial architecture, that has been painstakingly restored by Professor John Godwin in 2010. Standing for over 100 years old, Jaekel House is an example of classic colonial architecture, thathas been painstakingly restored by Professor John Godwin in 2010, to the joint headquarters for Legacy and the Railway Museum showcasing photographic archive dating from 1940s through to 1970s of personalities, places and historical events in pre and post independent Nigeria.
Tour times: Sat & Sun 10:00 -16:00