Johannesburg Trades Hall
The Trades Hall is one of the oldest Edwardian buildings in the city of Johannesburg. Beyond its architectural importance, the building has historical significance as the previous headquarters of the Trade Unions. It is associated with many historical events such as the 1922 Rand Revolt.[1] In 1986 it was listed as one of Johannesburg's 100 most important heritage buildings.[2][3]
The Johannesburg Trades Hall in 1985
| Trades Hall | |
|---|---|
 Declaration of the strike in March 6, 1922 | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Completed | 1914 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 102 metres (335 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Aburrow & Treeby |
References
- Krikler, J. (2005). White Rising: The 1922 Insurrection and Racial Killing in South Africa. Manchester University Press. ISBN 9780719068447. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
- "Heritage Portal: Johannesburg Trades Hall". Archived from the original on 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
- Blue Plaques: Trades Hall
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