Rissik Street Post Office, Provincial heritage site in Johannesburg, South Africa
The four-story Rissik Street Post Office stands in the center of Johannesburg with its distinctive clock tower and architectural details from the 1800s.
Built in 1897 during President Paul Kruger's time, this structure remained the tallest building in Africa from 1910 to 1965, measuring 102 meters in height.
The building represents the rapid growth of postal services in South Africa, serving as the central communication hub for Johannesburg until 1996.
Following extensive fire damage in 2009, the structure underwent a renovation project valued at 147 million rand to restore its original features.
The initial bell tower was replaced with a clock tower in 1905, which included the Coronation Clock designed by L. Collins.
Location: Johannesburg
Inception: 1897
Architects: Sytze Wierda
Floors above the ground: 4
GPS coordinates: -26.20430,28.04220
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
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