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This hall, of which the original plan by Sir Wolfe-Barry of London was incorportaed in the later plans of architect W H Miles, was erected during 1883-1885. It was opened on 10 December 1885 by the Governor, Sir Hercules Robinson. The South African Exhibition was held here in 1885-86. The building has since played an important role in the commerical and cultural history of Port Elizabeth.