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Inscription: date of opening 01 January 1901 on foundation stone? (to confirm)
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Location
Location
- Sisonke
- Greater Kokstad
Northern Cape
Gradings
Grading
archiveimport Grading by: South African Heritage Resources Agency
Designed by Architect Arthur Fyfe, the building is a good example of early Colonial architecture, is
Declarations
Declaration
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.
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