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Post date: 07/08/2012
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Bibliography archive: Victorian Pietermaritzburg. M Louwrens and R Gordon p41,43
Bibliography archive: Victorian Pietermaritzburg. M Louwrens and R Gordon p41,43
Directions:
From CBD take West Street towards Durban. After passing Alexandra Park turn first left into school.
From CBD take West Street towards Durban. After passing Alexandra Park turn first left into school.
Archive Import
History: Clark House was erected in 1887 and the adjoining Victoria Hall in 1895. These buildings housed the original Pietermaritzburg High School.
Clark House itself is built in the Neo-Gothic style and is one of the best-known school buildings in South Africa.
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Construction Date: 1887-Clark House; 1895-Victoria Hall
Materials: brick : tile
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