In 1948 a new castries plan was born. Members of the colonial Development Corporation moved in. The Executive architect's plans were completed and a model of the new town was built by four prefects of St. Mary's College. Studying this model, from left to right, are: John Rose, A.R.I.B.A., Executive architect of the windward islands, Eric Mitchell, A.R.I.B.A, Site Representative, C.D.G. Hon Allen Lewis Ll.B., Chairman of the Castries Town Board, Frederick Degazon, L.B., Commissioner for reconstruction of castries, and Hon. Francis Carasco, Chairman of Central Housing and Planning Authority. October 01, 1949. (Photo by Peter Anderson)