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Post date: 07/08/2012
Directions:
From N3 coming into Durban CBD take Brickfield Rd off-ramp and turn right (south) and first right on
From N3 coming into Durban CBD take Brickfield Rd off-ramp and turn right (south) and first right on
Archive Import
History: Present station building was built in 1900, to plans drawn in 1899, as part of an upgrading project on the part of the Natal Government Railways. The station was originally laid down in 1876-78 and was one of the first five stations built by the NGR.
Visual Description: Formed of two parts under one roof; these are divided by a passage which forms the entrance to the platform; corrugated iron roof with ventilated dormers and cupola; constructed of face brick with polychromous bands; cast-iron verandah supports. Interior; cast-iron supports to waiting-room benches. three fireplaces with cast-iron grate and surrounds inlaid with Victorian tiles; large mirror above waiting-room fireplace. Alteration; replica cupola erected when building re-roofed; certain additions for security purposes.
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Site Features: Platform canopy supported by six cast-iron pillars of exceptional character
Condition: Fair
Construction Date: 1900c
Materials: facebrick and brick : corrugated iron
Catalogue: Kearney, 1984, No: 16.06, Significance Category: