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PODCASTS
Welcome to the Parktown and Westcliff Heritage Trust
The few remaining mansions of the Randlords built at the turn of the century are monuments to the colourful history of Johannesburg.
Parktown and Westcliff are two of the oldest suburbs of Johannesburg and home to the mining magnates from 1892 till today. The concentration of power and money, combined with the exuberant and extravagant taste of these pioneers, is reflected in the homes they built on the prominent ridges which lie north of the city centre.
The Trust organises tours of the houses and gardens since most are not accessible to the public.
In recent years the Trust has expanded its historical tours to include other parts of this City of Gold and of Struggle.
Tour to Limpopo : 13th,14th, 15th August only 20 seats left so book now!
Whats New....
PROGRAMME
HERITAGE TODAY! - A programme for all those who care about our old buildings. They can now listen to the podcasts by clicking on the icon.
Tuesday mornings at 10h45 Stay tuned.
3rd Quarter Programme July to September 2010 - click to download word document else view it on-line under the quarterly programmes section. Click to view the Newsletter.
Heritage News
Click here to read all about it!
HERITAGE WEEKEND BROCHURE
Click on brochure to view in larger format or click here
Mad Hatters Tea Party at Northwards - 5 June 2010
Click here to view the photo's
See Heritage News for the Story
Wanooka - Before and After
NEWS UPDATE!!
RISSIK STREET POST OFFICE FIRE FINALLY SOME ACTION TAKEN BY THE NEGLIGENT OWNERS
The heritage architect has only been appointed now, almost four months after the fire.
The building is rapidly disintegrating with no roof to stop the rain water pouring in, and it has been a very wet summer.
No work was undertaken to shore up the structure, or to prop the facades which no longer have their internal walls to brace the structure of the building.
Once the Heritage assessment is finally completed (why it was not carried out immediately after the fire is unimaginable) then the redevelopment of the building will still need to go out to tender.
There are no dates forthcoming from Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) regarding when the restoration work will actually begin?
It really would seem that JPC see no urgency in pushing ahead with the restoration of this building – it seems on track to be left to rot as a sinkhole in the center of the city.
The heritage Architect is Fanuel Motsepe who restored the old Reserve Bank Building. That gives room for hope. Hic client certainly cares nothing about heritage buildings.
PROTECTING OUR HERITAGE
Guidelines to owners wishing to change the buildings or the use of property in Westcliff.
Please note that legal constraints and procedures for Parktown and Parkview are very similar.
Click here to enter the link to our Johannesburg Heritage site or type in www.joburgheritage.co.za
IS YOUR HOUSE CONSERVATION-WORTHY?
Two lists of heritage buildings have been submitted to the City of Johannesburg by the trust. These are arranged by suburb and then by Street. To check whether your house is on the list go to :
PARKTOWN
or
WESTCLIFF
NB The Categories are simply the Trust’s evaluation, not an official status at all. And a few are newer buildings, less than 60 years old.
AA Very important aesthetically, historically, lovely gardens and in good condition
A Very important historically and/ or architecturally
B A fine building, often lovely garden setting, less significant historically OR a very important property not in good condition or altered unsympathetically
C A good building of its time, possibly altered or extended but still significant to the street and the context.
FEEDBACK PLEASE !
To see the the pictures of the Free State & Lesotho Tour 2008 trip click here! and to see the pictures of the recent 2009 tour to Mpumalanga click here!
CHANGING OR DEMOLISHING OLD BUILDINGS
For the information of our members and anyone interested in heritage buildings we include the form which has to be completed by anyone wanting to alter or demolish structures which are more than 60 years old.
NB: All structures over 60 years old are automatically protected by the national heritage Resources Act and a permit is required from the PROVINCIAL HERITAGE RESOURCES AUTHORITY before these can be altered or demolished or additions made.
Set up to retain the historic architectural heritage of Parktown and Westcliff, the Trust tries to make this heritage accessible through tours of the buildings and the area, publications and special programmes for school children.
It is a fund-raising organisation and donations are most welcome.
Contact Details
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+27-11-482-3349 weekdays between 09:00 and 13:00 (GMT+2) or use that number to leave a message or send a fax to (011) 482 7807 . |
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Northwards 21 Rockridge Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2193; |
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School Tours:- education@parktownheritage.co.za |
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Visit our office at the same address, weekdays between 09.00–13.00 |
Last Edit : 23/08/2010