Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2930CB399
Site Name
City Hall, 260 Commercial (Cnr Church) Road, Pietermaritzburg
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 09:50
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 09:50.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
It was ravaged by fire in 1898 and reconstructed to be reopened in 14 August 1901. The current state it is in is not well. Inside the ceiling is leaking and some of the walls have cracksPurpose:Date Unveiled: 14 August 1901Designer: William Street-WilsonBuilder: George James MacFarlanePerson/Institution Commemorated: Blanche SandersRecorder Name: Andile Sithole
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
To commemorate the work of the late Blanche Sanders
Original Position
It's in the original position
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
1893
Construction Materials
Brick, stone and concrete
Pedestal Material
Concrete and Bricks
Event Commemorated
Second World War 1935 - 1945
Unveiled Comment
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York
Inscriptions
Was erected by public subscription as a mark of affection and esteem and commemorative work of the late Blanche Sanders, (wife of Daniel Sanders J.P) who for nine years was the mayor of the city and who's efforts in the cause of charity and particularly on behalf of orphans. Knew no bounds. OBIT January 10th 1925.
Location
Location
Mapping
-29.601799, 30.379431
KwaZulu-Natal
- Umgungundlovu
- The Msunduzi
Directions to Site
170 Church street Worcester
Access details
Various exhibitions are held at the City Hall, including frequent from the KwaZulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Media
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