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Mackenzie, the centre of the company's operations, takes its name from an American geologist of Scottish descent, George Bain Mackenzie, who first visited and explored the area for bauxite in 1913.
Apr 28, 2016 · Mackenzie became the central of Linden with the establishment of the bauxite company which was a subsidiary of Aluminum Company of Canada ( ALCAN). The company constructed pristine houses for senior staff and the layout of the Ward was distinct since every major road was strategically laid out.
Feb 25, 2013 · Settlements such as Cockatara, Spieghtland, Kara Kara and Watooka were amongst the first, to be established on the Mackenzie shore, after bauxite mining began. A guest house was built at Watooka, and was named the Watooka Club.
The former towns of Mackenzie, Wismar, and Christianborg, which were unified as Linden (1971), grew up around the large mining camp that was established by the Aluminum Company of Canada, and later nationalized as the Guyana Bauxite Company.
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Feb 18, 2013 · Mackenzie, who had been commissioned to purchase bauxite lands, would be responsible for establishing another settlement on the other side of the Demerara River, which became known as Mackenzie.
Feb 21, 2024 · Mackenzie Street Front: Take a stroll down Mackenzie Street, the main thoroughfare of Linden, and admire the colonial-era architecture and bustling shops and cafes. Watooka House: Visit Watooka House, a historic plantation mansion that offers guided tours and insights into Linden’s past.
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Mar 21, 2024 · Linden is the second largest city in Guyana after Georgetown and the capital of the Upper Demerara-Berbice region. Linden attained the status of a town in 1970 and encompasses the neighbourhoods of MacKenzie, Christiansburg, and Wismar.
