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Grade II
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archiveimport Grading by: South African Heritage Resources Agency

Statement of Significance

This impressive conservatory with its Victorian characteristics was designed and erected by Boyd and Son of Paisley, Scotland, dismantled into sections and transported to Port Elizabeth where it was re-erected under the supervision of Mr Frazer of Boyds. The building was officially opened by John X Merriman on 12 September 1882. The conservatory was named after Mr H W Pearson, Mayor of Port Elizabeth from 1871 to 1896.