This article will address the topic of Rissik Street Post Office, which has sparked great interest and debate in contemporary society. Rissik Street Post Office is a topic that has marked a before and after in the way we understand the current world, since it has generated divided opinions and has provoked various controversies. Throughout this writing, we will delve into the different aspects related to Rissik Street Post Office, analyzing its implications, repercussions and possible solutions. Likewise, various points of view will be presented to achieve a complete and enriching understanding of Rissik Street Post Office.
Rissik Street Post Office | |
---|---|
General information | |
Status | Under reconstruction |
Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Coordinates | 26°12′16″S 28°02′32″E / 26.20431°S 28.04225°E / -26.20431; 28.04225 |
Completed | 1897 |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 4 |
The Rissik Street Post Office was built in 1897 during the time of Paul Kruger. Built and designed by President Paul Kruger's architect Sytze Wierda the Post Office was at one time the tallest building in Johannesburg.
The Post Office became a national monument in 1978, and it remained in operation until 1996 when the South African Post Office vacated the building. The monument was gutted by a fire in 2009. The reconstruction with an estimated cost of R147-million began in 2016.
This article about a South African building or structure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |