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Declaration Description

Designed by Architect Arthur Fyfe, the building is a good example of early Colonial architecture, is the most impressive building in the area and the symbol of municipal growth in East Griqualand. -glassed fanlights above main doorways,fireplaces original: many minor andmajor alterations during refurbishment to house public library.
Alterations: Interior modernised for public library: suspended ceiling obscures high arched ceiling: decorative balcony removed.
Impressive smaller town hall with collonaded gabled front entrance portico: two wings to either side: tower with original clock.
Interior: stained The Old Town Hall Building, together with the portion of land in front of the building,
History: Built as a Town Hall and municipal offices and officially opened 1901-01-01: interior modernised for public library and new hall built at rear 1934.

Inventory Reference
Gazette Date
Declaration Type
Gazette Number
10965
Notice Date
Notice Number
2226
Deeds Number
T5991/1897 & T6415/1897
Gazette Notice Status
Diagram Number
QTS 14/24GE & QTS 14/23GE
Archive Status
National monument
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