Kimberley House
In today's world, Kimberley House has become a recurring topic of indisputable relevance. Whether due to its impact on society, politics or people's daily lives, Kimberley House has acquired significant importance today. Its influence is not limited to a specific area, but covers various aspects ranging from technology to culture. With the advance of globalization, Kimberley House has become a common point of interest in all corners of the world, generating debates, reflections and actions that seek to understand and address its scope and impact. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the impact of Kimberley House and its implications on different aspects of modern life.
| Kimberley House | |
|---|---|
 Kimberley house in Pritchard Str Johannesburg | |
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| General information | |
| Status | facade |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Completed | 4 January 1892 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 9 metres (30 ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Chris J Olley |
The Kimberley house at 44 Pritchard street is Victorian style and one of the oldest buildings in the city of Johannesburg. The building was constructed in 1892 by the architect Chris J Olley and the owners of the building ran a shop for various kinds of fashion wares. With limited resources at their disposal, the builders used oxen to fetch material ordered from England to Johannesburg.
Design
The building is a Victorian style however different styles were also incorporated into the design with plaster roundels copied from style books and verandas decorated from standard iron cast items selected from catalogues and ordered from England and Scotland. Oxen had to be used to fetch the material from Durban since there was no train rail to Johannesburg at the time.
Demolition
The building was demolished to give way to the development of the Old Mutual building however the facade of the building was restored by the Old Mutual properties and was incorporated as part of the modern building.
References
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- ^ Kimberley House Facade, Blueplaques.co.za, retrieved 20 September 2014
- ^ Kimberley House, SAHRA.org, retrieved 20 September 2014
- ^ What are Joburg's Oldest buildings?, Heritage Portal, retrieved 20 September 2014
