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Post date: 07/08/2012
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High impact, conservation area, established garden
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History: The corner-stone of this impressive complex was laid on 27 February 1934 by Prince George, Duke of Kent It was designed by Gordon Leith and erected by W. F. and P. du Plessis. The City Hall complex was officially opened on 4 December 1936 by the Earl of Clarendon, the then Gove nor-General of the Union of South Africa.
This sandstone complex forms an integral part of the architectural character of President Brand Street.
Visual Description: Double storey sandstone building with tile roof. Twin towers on front facade. Double timber doors and casement windows with timber shutters.
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Condition: Good
Construction Date: c1935
Materials: Sandstone : Tile
Catalogue: Gous, 1994, No: 1.2, Significance Category: