36 Houghton Drive

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36 Houghton Drive, Arts and Crafts building in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, South Africa.

The two-story structure at 36 Houghton Drive features traditional architectural elements and stands as a representation of early 20th-century construction methods.

Architect Piercy Patrick Eagle designed this building in 1919 during his tenure as Transvaal Government Architect, contributing to Johannesburg's architectural development.

The building demonstrates South African architectural practices of the 1900s through its integration of Arts and Crafts movement principles and local building traditions.

Located at coordinates 26°10'28"S and 28°3'22"E, the building maintains its original structure while serving current business functions in Johannesburg.

The structure forms part of a matched pair with its neighboring building, both commissioned by P.W. McKie and recognized with a City of Johannesburg heritage plaque.

Location: Johannesburg

Inception: November 10, 1908

Floors above the ground: 2

GPS coordinates: -26.17180,28.05540

Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:38

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