Dorkay House, Cultural center in Turffontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Located at 5-7 Eloff Street, this three-story building features reinforced concrete construction with steel windows and large open plan workrooms.
Originally constructed in 1952 as a clothing factory, Dorkay House transformed into a performing arts venue in 1954 during South Africa's racial segregation period.
The building housed the Union of South African Artists and African Music & Drama Association, where musicians like Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba performed.
The structure spans three floors and maintains its position at coordinates 26°12'15.516"S latitude and 28°2'32.100"E longitude in central Johannesburg.
Nelson Mandela and Winnie Mandela first encountered each other at this location, which later became a residential and commercial space.
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: -26.20431,28.04225
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:30
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