Government House, Jerusalem
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Government House, also known as the Armon HaNatziv in Hebrew ("ארמון הנציב"; Palace of the Commissioner), is a significant historical building located in Jerusalem. Constructed between 1928 and 1933, it was designed by the British architect Austen Harrison.[1]
Armon HaNatziv | |
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ארמון הנציב | |
Alternative names | Government House |
General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Government building |
Architectural style | Classical with local elements |
Location | Jabel Mukaber |
Town or city | Jerusalem |
Country | Israel |
Year(s) built | 1928–1933 |
Completed | 1933 |
Cost | 53,000 Palestine pounds |
Owner | Headquarters of UNTSO |
Technical details | |
Material | Jerusalem stone, concrete |
Grounds | 65 dunams (approximately 16 acres) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Austen Harrison |
The building served as the residence and administrative center for the British High Commissioner during the British Mandate in Palestine. It combines elements of local architecture with classical design, similar to other works by Harrison such as the Rockefeller Museum in Jerusalem.[1][2]
During the British Mandate, Government House was a hub of social and administrative activities, hosting many formal events. Following the end of the Mandate in 1948, the building was handed over to the Red Cross and later became the headquarters for the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO).