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History: The original portion of this double-storeyed building which was situated in Terminus Street, was erected in 1900 on Lot No. 11.. The property was. then occupied as regional branch for the Standard Bank of South Africa. In 1926 it decided to extend, the building and lot No. 12 which was originally owned by a German Settler, Thomas Hanga, was acquired. When the extensions were completed an 1927 the building which was predominantly an the neo-Renaissance style covered an area of 1222 square metres and was prominently situated on a corner site.
This building is not only a very fine example of neo-Renaissance revivalism, also forms an integral feature of the architectural townscape of East London.
Visual Description: The Provincial Building which was originally the old Standard Bank Building, is a very impressive double storeyed building which covers and an area of 1222 square metres and is situated on a very prominent corner site. It has a finely detailed neo-Renaissance façade, with arched doorways, pedimented windows on the ground floor and windows with rusticated moulded surrounds on the upper floor. The upper floor is topped with a parapet with triangular pediments above each doorway, heavy balustrade and a domed tower above the corner entrance. The side doors are eight-panelled teak doors with brass fittings, whilst two of these doors make up the corner entrance door.
Since the building’s extension in 1927 no further alterations were made except for the use of low partitions in the interior of the building, This was used so as not to alter the original interior wall structure. The stained glass clerestory windows in the main hall are particularly noteworthy.Double storied plastered brick structure. Roofed atrium in centre. Pitched roof lined. Parapets. Doors and windows - Hardwood. Heavily moulded columns and facade. Proclaimed National Monument 1984.
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Condition: Good
Construction Date: 1902
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Catalogue: Watson 1990, No: A.1.24.7, Significance Category: