The many uses of Kabir House

This house was completed in 1952 and initially rented as a one-unit home. It was used as a Guest House for USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development), an arm of the US Embassy, personnel and their guests for five years. There was only one major renovation made in 1958 when it was converted from a single dwelling to a two-unit residence. An addition was built in the north end of the building to add dining spaces on both levels and a kitchen on the 1st floor. The lower level was rented out until 1963. Since then, it has been occupied by Mr. Kabir’s family members only.