CALL TO PARTICIPATE IN A PUBLIC PROTEST: RE-OPEN OUR LIBRARY! The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance, is holding a public protest calling on the City of Johannesburg and it’s implementing agency, the Johannesburg Development Agency, to “Re-open Our Library”. The public protest will be held outside the Johannesburg City Library […]
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Heritage Applications are required for any structure older than 60 years as these are automatically a protected heritage resource and may not be altered without prior permission of the Provincial Heritage Resource Agency Gauteng (PHRAG). Most Johannesburg townships/suburbs date back to before 1960, so it is becoming an increasingly common requirement for homeowners and developers
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We were very happy to attend the official unveiling of the Blue Plaque awarded to the iconic Freemason’s Hall in Parktown. The event took place on Sunday the 16th of July and was followed by a delightful jazz performance. Thanks to all at the Freemasons for such a cooperative experience! The text of the Blue
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We have just learned that the old Crown Mines Head Office, with its landmark assay chimney, has been illegally demolished. A declared National Monument (now a Provincial Heritage site) this was one of the most significant mining elements in the City of Johannesburg. Standing just west of the M1 and the M2 intersection, bounded by
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Despite the many challenges resulting from Covid-19 restrictions, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation has had a successful 2021 and is looking forward to an even better 2022. We encourage everyone with an interest in history and a love of Joburg to get involved by becoming a member, a volunteer, or joining one of our fun activities.
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In December 2021, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and Fran Haslam of the Zoo Lake welcomed the installation of a second blue plaque at the Zoo Lake to commemorate its centenary. It was a welcome vote of confidence and gesture of support to be supported in this venture by Eric Itzkin of Johannesburg City Heritage. The
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