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Monuments
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Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Sunday, April 18, 2021 - 21:32.
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Site Recording Admin Comments
The George Harrison Park (previously known as the site of Harrison's claim) Johannesburg. In 2013 and 2015 the park was reported to be in a state of disrepair; as of June 2019 an undated article on the Johannesburg Parks website states that a major refurbishment is planned.Purpose:Date Unveiled: UnknownDesigner: UnknownBuilder: Tienie PritchardPerson/Institution Commemorated: George HarrisonRecorder Name: Misiwe Mlambo and Mmabatho Montso
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Description
This statue was commissioned to celebrate the centenary of Johannesburg. It is 4 meters (13 feet) tall and is described as one of the largest sculptures in South Africa.
Original Position
Unknown
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
Unknown
Construction Materials
Bronze
Pedestal Material
Stone
Event Commemorated
Discovery of gold on the Witwatwersrand in 1886.
Unveiled Comment
Unknown
Inscriptions
This Monument commemorates the discovery of gold in the Witwatwersrand on Langlaagte farm in 1886 by the prospector George Harrison.
Location
Location
Mapping
-26.181555, 28.112748
Gauteng
- City of Johannesburg
Directions to Site
Near the R37 road and next to the Lydenburg museum parking.
Access details
Accessible to public
Management
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Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on 09/11/2023 - 06:31.
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duplicate of https://sahris.sahra.org.za/node/556908.
merge any uasable data and delete this record
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