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THIS IS THE ARCHIVE FOR SAHRIS 1.0


THIS SITE IS NOW AN ARCHIVE AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR MAKING APPLICATIONS

Please be aware that no content and application creation or changes to information on this version of SAHRIS will be retained.

To make applications or utilise SAHRIS for the creation of information, please use the new site:

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Changes to SAHRIS!

The South African Heritage Resources Information System (SAHRIS) has undergone a generational upgrade and restructure. These changes to the site include, but are not limited to:

  • A new & modernised look and layout
  • Improved site usage flows with respect to applications and content creation
  • Improved site performance and stability

Launch for the new version of SAHRIS occurred on Monday the 30th of October 2023.

The new site can be found here:

SAHRIS | SAHRIS

SiteReference: 

9/2/312/0005
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9/2/312/0005 - 21/06/2012

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sahrisprojectmanager

Post date: 

07/08/2012

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21/06/2012 - 00:12

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High impact, situated on main street.

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History: The building was completed in June 1930 after the previous town hall was destroyed by fire in 1927. It was officially opened by the Administrator of the Orange Free State, C T M Willcocks and the Mayor of Fauresmith, Dr J J van Niekerk.
Visual Description: Single storey plastered brick building under pitched corrugated iron roof. Symmetrical front facade with tower, triangular pediment and pilasters. Extensions on side elevations with lean-to corrugated iron verandahs. Timber doors and windows.
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Condition: Good
Construction Date: 1930
Materials: Plastered brick : Corrugated iron
Catalogue: Gous, 1994, No: 1.8, Significance Category:

 
 

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