This old Berea home, designed by Street Wilson & Fyfe in 1897, has been significantly altered. It is now utilized as offices. The house was built for WM Auerswald, the Austrian Consul, and incorporated a three storied tower, with red
Natal Mounted Rifles – (old Stamford Hill Aerodrome control tower)
The Headquarters for the Natal Mounted Rifles is built in the Art Deco style and was the original control tower for the Stamford Hill Aerodrome. The airport was built in the 1930’s with this sole surviving building built in
Pietermaritzburg – Tatham Art Gallery.
The Tatham Art gallery, which is a National Monument (1996), was originally the Supreme Court building and was started in 1865 but only completed 10 years later. It was used as such until 1983 at which point the Council transferred
PMB – Buchanan Street Swimming Bath 1895-1896
The 21 Buchanan Street Swimming bath was designed by Street Wilson and Fyfe and comprised a large hall enclosing the baths. The pool was opened by Mayor Payn on 7 December 1896. Funds for this pool had been provided by
Pietermaritzburg Girls High School
This fine Pietermaritzburg School was built in Queen Anne revival style with the main building built in 1925 followed by the north wing in 1927, the Gymnasium in 1934 and the Norma Burns Hall in 1960. The original school
Matjiesfontein
Matjiesfontein – Info extract from www.matjiesfontein.com This tiny village, on the fringe of the Great Karoo, was founded in 1884 by legendary railway man, James Douglas Logan. Immerse yourself in living history; life here is a tribute to the early