Art Deco in the Inner City
Sat Jun 24, 10:00 - Sat Jun 24, 12:30
The Rand Club
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Please note: this event has been moved to 1st of July. To book for the new date, click here: https://qkt.io/mDmYRS
Joburg was booming in the 1930s, and so was the Art Deco movement. As a result, our city is blessed with several outstanding examples of this much-loved architectural style that favoured streamlined profiles and geometric designs.
Join local heritage architect Brian McKechnie and Joburg expert Jo Buitendach for an entertaining walk through the inner city as they explore some of the most important Art Deco buildings in the CBD.
We begin the tour on the steps of the famous Rand Club (built in a neo-classical Edwardian style) and then head off along Commissioner and Jeppe streets to view the magnificent Anstey’s Building, Astor Mansions, Castle Mansions and others. If there is no load-shedding, we will also go up to the top of Anstey’s for a panoramic view over downtown.
The tour ends back at the Rand Club where you can stay for a drink - it is recommended to book [email protected]
Please wear good walking shoes, and bring along a hat, sunblock and water. There is no dedicated parking so it is recommended to catch an Uber. Although we haven’t had any security issues in the past, it is also recommended that you don’t wear any fancy jewellery and keep your wallets out of sight.