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Markham Building, Victorian commercial building in Central Business District, Johannesburg, South Africa.

The six-story Markham Building features a prominent clock tower with four faces imported from Scotland at the corner of Eloff Street.

Constructed in 1896 by architect George Ransome, the Markham Building stood as the tallest structure in early Johannesburg during the mining period.

The building housed a major gentlemen's outfitter establishment, representing the emergence of high-end retail commerce in early Johannesburg society.

Located at coordinates -26.20452, 28.04224, the Markham Building stands at the intersection of Eloff and Pritchard streets in central Johannesburg.

The clock tower originally contained an artist studio and the structure incorporates Second Empire architectural elements with plate metal roofing and porthole windows.

Location: Johannesburg

Inception: 1896

Floors above the ground: 6

GPS coordinates: -26.20452,28.04224

Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:12

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