Hanover Street, Roseau

Hanover Street is a significant roadway in Roseau, Dominica, embedded in the city’s rich colonial history. The street begins at King George V Street and ends at River Bank. It borders the Roseau Market and connects the Dominica/China Friendship Bridge with the Pottersville and Goodwill communities. It intersects with Ship Street, Hillsborough Street and Kennedy Avenue while paralleling Long Lane and Old Steet.

Hanover Street’s Significance

Hanover Street is characterized by its colonial-era architecture and proximity to several key landmarks. It is named presumably after the House of Hanover, which ruled Britain during the establishment of many colonial territories. It is near the Fort Young Hotel, which stands on the site of a historic fort built by the French in the 18th century and later used by the British.

The Dominica Social Security is located on Hanover Street, while within close proximity to the Roseau Public Library was established initially as the Victoria Memorial Library in 1902 and later funded by Andrew Carnegie. Another nearby landmark is the Roseau Old Market, a site of significant historical importance where enslaved Africans were sold and executed during the colonial period.