Mandela Rhodes Building

Coordinates: 33°55′27.09″S 18°25′09.64″E / 33.9241917°S 18.4193444°E / -33.9241917; 18.4193444
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Mandela Rhodes Building
Mandela Rhodes Building in Cape Town
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General information
LocationCape Town, South Africa
Coordinates33°55′27.09″S 18°25′09.64″E / 33.9241917°S 18.4193444°E / -33.9241917; 18.4193444
Design and construction
Architect(s)Herbert Baker

The Mandela Rhodes Building is a Cape Dutch revival building situated in Cape Town, South Africa.

History

The building, built in 1903, was designed by famous architect

Cecil John Rhodes.[1][2]

In 2003, it was gifted by Nicky Oppenheimer, De Beers chairperson, to the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, becoming the seat of its headquarters.[1][2]

Description

The building is located at the corner of St George's Mall and Wale Street in Cape Town's City Bowl.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Mandela Rhodes Building in Cape Town". SA-Venues.com. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Mandela Rhodes Building. Grand old lady in the heart of Cape Town City". SouthAfrica.net. Retrieved 5 August 2022.

External links

Media related to Mandela Rhodes Building at Wikimedia Commons