Durban_City_Hall

Durban City Hall

Durban City Hall

Building in Durban, South Africa

Durban City Hall is a historic city hall located at Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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History

The building was designed by architect Stanley G. Hudson and erected between 1906 and 1910.[1]

Description

The building, which features an Edwardian neobaroque style, is almost an exact replica of Belfast City Hall in Northern Ireland.[1][2] The façades are decorated by allegorical statues depicting the arts, music, literature, commerce and industry.[2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "City Hall details". Artefacts.co.za. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  2. [2]
    Derwent, Sue (2006). KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Sites. A Guide To Some Great Places. p. 31. ISBN 0-86486-653-4.
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