Inventory Reference
Formal Gradings
Grading
Grade II
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archiveimport Grading by: South African Heritage Resources Agency

Statement of Significance

Historical Interest_x000D_
The building was designed in 1889, two years after the establishment of the town of Boksburg by Sytze Wierda, the "Goverenements Ingenieur en Architect" of the South African Republic, to accommodate the mining commissioner, the post office and other government offices. On 15th October, 1890, the corner stone was laid by the Head of Mining, C.J. Joubert. It served as magistrate's office from 1901 to 1958.