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HISTORY & HERITAGE

The House Built by Bode Thomas' Father in 1913...

Ebun House also known as ‘Petesi Anduru’ or ‘Ile Awo shi Fila’ at 85, Odunfa Street, Lagos.

Built in 1913, it was the palatial residence of the wealthy Oyo Prince and Auctioneer Andrew W.U. Thomas(1865- 1924), father of the prominent lawyer and politician Bode Thomas. 

Source: Yoruba in History -by NNP
Twitter : @YorubaHistory

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