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Jul 14, 2011

Cross erected by Bartholomew Dias

The original cross is currently housed in the Library of the University of the Witwatersrand, and was declared a Nationa...

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Jul 14, 2011

Windybrow, Pietersen Street, Parktown, Johannesburg

Kathy Munro Wednesday, July 26, 2017 -   On Saturday 22nd July, a Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Blue Plaque w...

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Olivedale , Randburg

The Property was purchased in 1940 by a Dutch diamond trader known as Messias, who had a House erected upon it. During W...

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Stone House, Parktown, Johannesburg

This dwelling, designed by Herbert Baker in 1902 as his own home, is an important component of Parktown's surviving arch...

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Yukon, Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg

This imposing dwelling was completed in 1911 for TF Allen, who subsequently became Mayor of Johannesburg from 1917 to 19...

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Sterkfontein Caves, Krugersdorp (within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site)

The caves are situated about 11km from Krugersdorp, on the farm-" Swartkrans".

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St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Boksburg

It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 20 September 1974.  This delightful Sir Herbert...

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Jul 14, 2011

St Margaret’s House, Parktown, Johannesburg

It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 5 November 1976. St Margaret's was built in 1905 and i...

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Jul 14, 2011

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Odendal Street, Germiston

The St Andrew's congregation was established in 1890 and the cornerstone of the present church building, designed in a n...

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Jul 14, 2011

Rissik Street Post Office, Johannesburg

The correct name of Johannesburg's Old Post Office clock is the "Coronation Clock'. This might be a good point for city ...

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Jul 14, 2011

Roodepoort Town School, Rex Street

The Roodepoort Town School was established in the 1890s and its premises, including a School Building and a Hall, were o...

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Randjieslaagte Beacon, Parktown, Johannesburg

It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 26 February 1965. When Johannesburg was proclaimed in ...

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Jul 14, 2011

Poswohl Synagogue, Mooi Street, Johannesburg

The temple was erected by members of the Jewish community who had originally emigrated to Johannesburg after the turn of...

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Pilrig House, 1 Rockridge Road, Parktown, Johannesburg

Pilrig House is situated at; no.1 Rockridge Road. A classic Baker House built in the arts and crafts style, with a stone...

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The Pines, Parktown, Johannesburg

The dwelling was designed by JC Watson and completed in 1906 for the firm of Fraser & Chalmers as the home for its G...

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