Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2627CA61
Site Name
World War 1 Memorial, Carnegie Library, Potchefstroom
Site Category
References
Site Relationships
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 16:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, March 5, 2021 - 16:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
On
Site Recording Admin Comments
The stylistic design elements of the town hall were used in the facade of this building. It has a potch with two gable forms at the sides. With the later Addition of offices to the south,the main objective was for the two buildings to form visual unit.Purpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: Kirk BrideBuilder: Kirk BridePerson/Institution Commemorated: Recorder Name: Ezaar & Makola
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
Memorial For Potchefstroom Soldiers that died in WO 1
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
1914
Construction Materials
Marble or Tile
Pedestal Material
Concrete
Event Commemorated
The Great War
Inscriptions
This Memorial is erected by the Guild of Loyal Women Potchefstroom in Honour of The Officers and Men of this Town and District, who have made the Supreme Sacrifice for King and Country in the Great War 1914-1919
Location
Location
Mapping
-26.715052, 27.097186
North West
- Dr Kenneth Kaunda
- JB Marks
Directions to Site
Burthurst street opposite Makana tourism .
Access details
Open to public
Media
Media
Images uploaded directly to Site
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