YWCA Building, 178 Long Street, Cape Town

Updated: 20 Jul 2026

The building was restructured in 1903 by J Parker, of the architectural firm Forsythe & Parker, and was dedicated to the memory of Minnie and Maria Bam, the daughters of JA Bam, who died in Germany. It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 16 March 1984.

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South African History Online. (2011, July 14). YWCA Building, 178 Long Street, Cape Town. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/P-0065773

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South African History Online. "YWCA Building, 178 Long Street, Cape Town." South African History Online. July 14, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/P-0065773.