North Lodge was modeled on French and Scottish castles! The building, designed by Herbert J Aldwyncle, was completed in 1906 for for the “Oats King” Henry Wilson. This quaint design sought to imitate the elements of a French castle from the late Gothic era, resulting in a romantic structure unique of its kind, which rapidly became an important landmark in the suburb. It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 17 December 1982. The house is owned by Wits University and used as a students residence.
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North Lodge, Parktown, Johannesburg
- Coordinates
- -26.1621, 27.9985
- Updated
- 18 Apr 2019
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North Lodge, Parktown, Johannesburg
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Last updated · 18 Apr 2019
South African History Online. (2011, July 14). North Lodge, Parktown, Johannesburg. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0066011
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