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13 Wimmelskafts was built as housing for enslaved people and servants for owners of the large estate now known as the Enid Baa Library and Archive. 13 Wimmelskafts is a single-story building located in the historic district of Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Citations:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Amalie_Historic_District
2.
- Gosner, Pamela (1971). Historic Architecture of The U.S. Virgin Islands. Durham North Carolina: Moore Publishing Company. ISBN 0877160260.
At various times the structure was owned by different wealthy merchant families in St. Thomas. Most notable was the Von Bretton Family. Citations: 3. https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/27H5-DF9/lucas-van-uytendaele-1757-1814 4. https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederik_Emil_von_Bretton 5. https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucas_von_Bretton
The structure housed several families and up to 20 people. The “U-shaped” footprint allowed for each family living in the building to have their own access to the courtyard and street. Citation: 6.
- deJongh Woods, Edith (1989). The Royal 3 Quarters of The Town of Charlotte Amalie. Chicago: Academy Chicago Publishers. ISBN 0926330004.
The courtyard includes a rare, double-oven which was used to prepare food for the large number of residents. Citation: 7. "The Rebirth of a Former Slave Home". Blue Mango Tours. October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
13 Wimmelskafts was recently restored with funds that included a grant from the St. Thomas Historic Preservation Office. Citation: 8. DPNR’S Historic Recovery Program Awards $1.9 M in Grants https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/12/28/dpnrs-historic-recovery-program-awards-1-9-m-in-grants/
Today the structure houses many artifacts, books, paintings and writings of St. Thomas, Denmark and Caribbean life.