Jaekel House: Discovering Lagos’s railway heritage
As you approach Jaekel House, you are greeted by the sight of a colonial Afro-Brazilian-style two-storey building, over 100 years old, surrounded by a vast expanse of lush greenery.
Hidden from public view in the Ebute-Metta axis of Lagos, within the Nigerian Railway Corporation compound, lies a remarkable train mini-museum known as Jaekel House.
This historical site located on Quarter 17, offers a glimpse into Nigeria’s railway history, showcasing artifacts and mementos that tell the story of the nation’s rail transport evolution.
As you approach Jaekel House, you are greeted by the sight of a colonial Afro-Brazilian-style two-storey building, over 100 years old, surrounded by a vast expanse of lush greenery.
The compound offers a rich visual experience of a vintage bicycle, once used to send messages between railway stations. Also,a rail car, a water column, a buffer stop, and rail tracks, all preserved as part of the museum’s historical collection.
Due to its calm, serene garden spaces, Jaekel House is slowly growing in popularity as a venue for picnics, weddings, and pre-wedding photoshoots.
On the left side of the building lies Jaekel’s Secret Garden, adorned wit…
