History
The Mango House was built in the late 1940s by the brothers Kamal and Ali Mango, sons of Hamdi Mango, who were part of one of Amman's primary business dynasties during the era. Built on Omar bin al-Khattab Street (later dubbed Mango Street), the house was close in location to several other houses, south of Habboo and Akrawi House, and across the street from al-Mufti House. When the Mango House was built, the Mango family also owned several other houses on Mango Street. During the 1970s, the interior of the upper floor was remodeled. The upper unit was revamped even further when, in 1995, a two room penthouse was added. The Mango family continues to occupy the house today.
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