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Post date: 07/08/2012
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This property was erected by Rev. Brownlee of the London Missionary Society in 1826. The building was first used as a residency in 1847 after the ruins - it was gutted by fire - was restored by Sir Harry Smith. When British Kaffraria was incorporated in Bibliography archive:
This property was erected by Rev. Brownlee of the London Missionary Society in 1826. The building was first used as a residency in 1847 after the ruins - it was gutted by fire - was restored by Sir Harry Smith. When British Kaffraria was incorporated in Bibliography archive:
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History: The historic Residency was erected around 1846 and is situated on the spot where the London Missionary Society’s mission station was built by John Brownlee after his arrival in 1826. This building is closely linked to the history of King William's Town and is regarded as one of the most important historic buildings in the Eastern Province.
Visual Description: Single storey building, built with stone and plastered brick under thatch roof. Windows are sash windows with timber louvre shutters. The floors are yellowwood timber flooring and concrete.
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Construction Date: 1846
Materials: Single storey building, built with stone and plastered brick under thatch roof. Windows are sash windows with
Catalogue: Frescura, 1987 (a), No: 186, Significance Category: