Cuthbert’s Building, Eloff Street, Johannesburg

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Coordinates: -26.2100, 28.0400
Updated: 18 Apr 2019

Cuthbert’s Building, Eloff Street, Johannesburg — Cuthberts Building Image source

The firm of WM Cuthbert & Co, shoe merchants, was established in 1882. Their Johannesburg building was designed by architects Stucke & Bannister and was completed in 1904. It rapidly became a major landmark in the mining town and retains many of its Victorian details. It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 27 June 1986.

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Cuthbert’s Building, Eloff Street, Johannesburg

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Last updated · 18 Apr 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, July 14). Cuthbert’s Building, Eloff Street, Johannesburg. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/st/ref/P-0065998

South African History Online (2011) 'Cuthbert’s Building, Eloff Street, Johannesburg', South African History Online, 14 July. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/st/ref/P-0065998 (Accessed: 24 July 2026).

South African History Online, Cuthbert’s Building, Eloff Street, Johannesburg [website], https://sahistory.org.za/st/ref/P-0065998, (accessed 24 July 2026).

"Cuthbert’s Building, Eloff Street, Johannesburg." South African History Online, 14 July 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/st/ref/P-0065998. Accessed 24 July 2026.

South African History Online. "Cuthbert’s Building, Eloff Street, Johannesburg." South African History Online. July 14, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/st/ref/P-0065998.