Building in Cape Town, South Africa
33°55′27.09″S 18°25′09.64″E / 33.9241917°S 18.4193444°E / -33.9241917; 18.4193444Design and construction |
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Architect(s) | Herbert Baker |
The Mandela Rhodes Building is a Cape Dutch revival building situated in Cape Town, South Africa.
History
The building, built in 1903, was designed by famous architect Herbert Baker to house the newly founded De Beers mining corporation. At this time, it was known as the Rhodes House after Cecil John Rhodes.[1][2]
In 2003, it was gifted by Nicky Oppenheimer, De Beers chairperson, to the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, becoming the seat of its headquarters.[1][2]
Description
The building is located at the corner of St George's Mall and Wale Street in Cape Town's City Bowl.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c "Mandela Rhodes Building in Cape Town". SA-Venues.com. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "Mandela Rhodes Building. Grand old lady in the heart of Cape Town City". SouthAfrica.net. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
External links
Media related to Mandela Rhodes Building at Wikimedia Commons
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