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Post date: 07/08/2012
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History: This Victorian building, which was rebuilt in 1903 by J. Parker of the firm Forsyth and Parker and dedicated to the memory of Minnie and Maria, daughters of J. A. Bam who died in Germany, forms an integral part of the architectural character of Long Street.
Mr J.A. Bam bequeathed it to the YWCA with the condition that no major alterations be made and that it be maintained. However, because of these conditions the society were unable to make full use thereof and the property reverted to the estate who, in turn, decided to sell it. It is a magnificent triple storeyed Victorian building, not only forms an integral part of the architectural character of Long Street, but is closely associated with the founding of the Young Womens Christian Association in South Africa.
Visual Description: The YWCA is a triple storeyed Victorian building with a double level cast iron verandah. The main entrance doors are twin four-panelled teak doors. The ground floor has a grey granite surround with chrome trim around large windows. The facade of the building has banded rustication, whilst the second and third floor have additional plaster ornamentation and frieze. The steeply pitched roof is Broseley tiled.
It is a magnificent triple storeyed Victorian building, not only forms an integral part of the architectural character of Long Street, but is closely associated with the founding of the Young Womens Christian Association in South Africa.
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Construction Date: 1903
Materials: PLASTERED BRICK
Catalogue: Rennie, Vol 2, No: 049.70, Significance Category: ACE