It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 8 August 1975.
The building has wood windows, old lamps, and border trellis work. The building is built in a victor The foundation-stone of the Elizabeth le Roux Hostel was laid in 1899. During the Anglo-Boer War the building was used as a hospital and in 1906 it was purchased by the first Board of Trustees of the Orange Girls High School. The foundation-stone of the Elizabeth le Roux Hostel was laid in 1899. During the Anglo-Boer War the building was used as a hospital and in 1906 it was purchased by the first Board of Trustees of the Orange Girls High School.
The Hoster derived its name from Elizabeth Eybers Mother, who was a Principal at the School!
