Overlooking the Western side of the Parade is the lofty General Post Office building. It was completed in 1940 on the site of the old Opera House. The exterior displays some interesting carvings and the main hall has six outstanding panels around the walls executed by leading contemporary artists of the forties. At the time of its completion it was the tallest building in Africa. Today, the Banking Hall is used as an indoor market for informal trader.
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Old General Post Office, Grand Central, Cape Town
Old General Post Office,Grand Cental,Cape Town Image source
- Coordinates
- -33.9230, 18.4230
- Updated
- 18 Apr 2019
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Old General Post Office, Grand Central, Cape Town
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Last updated · 18 Apr 2019
South African History Online. (2018, September 12). Old General Post Office, Grand Central, Cape Town. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0125351
South African History Online (2018) 'Old General Post Office, Grand Central, Cape Town', South African History Online, 12 September. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0125351 (Accessed: 21 July 2026).
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