Government House (American Samoa)
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Government House, also known as Building No.1, Naval Station, Tutuila or Government House, U.S. Naval Station Tutuila was built in 1903 and is located in Pago Pago, American Samoa
. It served as the home of the commander of the Navy
station. Later, it served as the diplomatic center for United States
relations throughout the South Pacific during World War I
and World War II
. It was handed over to the civilian governor of American Samoa for his residence in 1951.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1990.
It is in threatened condition due to decay and poor repairs.
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Pago Pago , also spelled ', is the capital of American Samoa. In 2000, its population was 11,500. The city is served by Pago Pago International Airport. Tourism, entertainment, food, and tuna canning are the primary industries here. From 1878 to 1951, this was a coaling and repair station for the...
. It served as the home of the commander of the Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
station. Later, it served as the diplomatic center for United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
relations throughout the South Pacific during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
and World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. It was handed over to the civilian governor of American Samoa for his residence in 1951.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1990.
It is in threatened condition due to decay and poor repairs.