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Old Post Office
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Old Post Office is situated at the top of Flemming Street. It was opend in 1900 and was designed by the Public Works Department of the Cape Colonial Government under Mr. H.S. Greaves. Its style is typical of public buildings of the late Victorian era. It later incorporated the former...
Port Elizabeth Main Library
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The splendid old Port Elizabeth Main Library is situated in the North-Western corner of Market Square. The first building on the site was constructed in 1835 and was initially used as a courthouse from 1854.
The present library building was officially opened in 1902. The building is...
St. Augustines Roman Catholic Cathedral
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Across the road from the Opera House stands St. Augustine’s Cathedral. The church was built under the direction of Father Thomas Murphy the foundation stone being laid in December 1861. The building was not finished until 1866 when it was consecrated by Bishop Patrick Moran. Father Murphy...
Mandela Bay Theatre Complex (previously PE Opera House)
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Mandela Bay Theatre Complex (previously known as Port Elizabeth Opera House) with two theatres, namely The Opera House and Barn Theatre which are located on the corner of John Kani Road and Winston Ntshona Street, Central, Gqeberha was opened in 1892 and was proclaimed a national monument in...
Port Elizabeth City Hall
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Port Elizabeth City Hall, which is located in Market Square, was built between 1858 and 1862. The attractive clock tower was only added in 1883. The City Hall serves as a Council Chamber as well as a concert hall, a lecture hall and offices for city council employees.
GFI Art Gallery
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Passionate supporters of the Eastern Cape, The GFI Art Gallery aims to enable, express and enhance artists by showcasing their work in order to promote pride in the city and enjoyment in the arts.
Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin (Anglican)
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Just off Main Street and opposite the Library is the Collegiate Church of St Mary the Virgin. The Church was founded at a meeting of citizens under the chainuanship of Captain Francis Evatt on 26 April 1824. The foundation stone of the Church building was laid on 5 October 1825, and in the same...
St. Georges Prep School Historical Name: Knockfierna
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
As a divergence from the main route of the trail, for anyone interested in the palatial mansions erected by local merchant princes, and which once lined Park Drive, a short walk of a few hundred metres southward along Park Drive will bring one to ‘Knockfierna’ (now the St. George’s...
Pearson Conservatory
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
1882 Victorian Pearson Conservatory was built for the cultivation of exotic plants, water lilies and beautiful orchids. Named after Mr Henry Pearson, Mayor of P.E. on sixteen occasions, member of the Legislative Assembly, Treasurer-General of the Cape 1880-81 and Colonial Secretary in 1889. It...
The Old Harbour Board Building
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Known popularly as the 'White Building', the old Harbour Board Building was used for 70 years for harbor administration by the South African Railways and Harbours. The foundation stone was laid by Mr. J. Searle, Managing Commissioner of the Port Elizabeth Harbour Board, on 14 January 1904. The...