Jaekel House

Jaekel House is a two-storey colonial mansion located at 17 Federal Road within the Nigerian Railway Compound in Ebute Metta, Lagos. Built in 1898, it exemplifies British colonial architecture and was originally the residence of the General Manager of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The house is named after Francis Jaekel OBE, a former NRC superintendent who retired in the 1970s after nearly three decades of service.

In 2010, Professor John Godwin, in collaboration with the NRC, restored Jaekel House, transforming it into a mini-museum. The museum showcases photographic archives from the 1940s to the 1970s, featuring personalities, places, and historical events from both pre- and post-independence Nigeria. It also houses artifacts such as tools, equipment, and attire related to the old Railway Corporation.

Managed by Legacy1995, Jaekel House serves to preserve Nigeria's railway heritage. The surrounding gardens provide a serene environment, making it a popular venue for events and photoshoots. Notably, scenes from Kunle Afolayan's film "October 1" and the biopic "The Herbert Macaulay Affair" were shot at this location.