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Post date: 07/08/2012
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Inscription: Voortrekker House officially opened by Dr Ben Cronje Chief Director, FAK, 1987-08-08
Inscription: Voortrekker House officially opened by Dr Ben Cronje Chief Director, FAK, 1987-08-08
Directions:
Head towards Howick on Boshoff Street (ie:NW). Turn left into Berg Street. The house is on the right Forms part of a streetscape of light industries
Head towards Howick on Boshoff Street (ie:NW). Turn left into Berg Street. The house is on the right Forms part of a streetscape of light industries
Archive Import
History: Was granted to Petrus Gerhardus Pretorius on 1846-04-08. This double-storeyed building was probably erected in 1846 by the Voortrekker Petrus Gerhardus Pretorius. The building is a good example of Voortrekker architecture and is the oldest building in Pietermaritzburg.
Visual Description: Double storeyed house of local shalestone with original thatched roof. Has timber door and casement
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Site Features:
Condition: good
Construction Date: 1840c
Materials: coursed cut stone : thatch
Catalogue: Pmb, 1987, No: , Significance Category: