Tom Jones Memorial Hall And Library Located on Nnamdi Azikiwe Street,
Idumota, formerly Victoria St, Tom Jones Memorial hall is noteworthy as the venue of the call for positive action by
zikists in November 1948. The hall was built by trustees selected by Mr Thomas Jones who died in 1913. In his will, he
bequeathed the land and
funds for a hall and
library in his memorial.
Freedom Park Freedom
Park is becoming a major tourist attraction and it is located on Lagos Island. The park was formerly a
prison yard, back when the country was still under colonial rule and was known then as Her Majesty's Broad Street Prisons. Freedom Park was created to serve as a national memorial in remembrance of the nation's founding fathers who struggled against
colonial rule and fought for the country's
independence. The park was opened in 2010 to celebrate Nigeria's 50th independence celebration. The park is now a
tourist attraction to both locals and foreigners and you can actually find historical statues all over the park. There is also an
amphitheater which holds
concerts, music shows, and drama presentations. You can also relax by the numerous
ponds and
fountains at the park or visit the Wole Soyinka
Art Gallery to view unique art presentations.
Marina road The Lagos
Marina is host to a number of office buildings, and other structures such as the Bookshop House which was formerly owned by
CMS and the
Cathedral Church of Christ. Due to the conditions of the
soil, the foundations of most of the tall buildings are either piled or raft. Buildings along the marina include National House now occupied by
Shell and it is the first tall office building at Marina. The former Central Bank headquarters and the Investment House, headquarters of
Bank of Industry were both built-in 1960. The land on which the
Investment House was built previously housed the Grand Hotel before it was demolished. New Africa House of UAC,
Elder Dempster House,
Nigerian Ports Authority head office and
National Electric Power Authority's former headquarters are all located along the marina. == Notable Indigenes ==