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Chamber of Mines Building

Coordinates: 26°12′27″S 28°02′19″E / 26.207570654377403°S 28.038672859291452°E / -26.207570654377403; 28.038672859291452
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Chamber of Mines Building
The Chamber of Mines Building, Hollard Str Johannesburg
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General information
StatusCompleted
TypeBusiness-use
Location47 Hilliard St, Johannesburg, South Africa
Coordinates26°12′27″S 28°02′19″E / 26.207570654377403°S 28.038672859291452°E / -26.207570654377403; 28.038672859291452
Completed1954
Height
Roof31 metres (102 ft)
Technical details
Floor count17
Design and construction
Architect(s)Kef Gardiner & McFadyan

The Chamber of Mines building in Johannesburg was constructed by the company of Emely and Scott in 1921. It was then renovated by the partnership of Kef Gardiner & McFadyan.[1] The building is owned by the South African Chamber of Mines which does not participate in mining directly but undertakes many functions and activities including research on behalf of the industry as a whole.

Design

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On the exterior the building has aluminum art carvings designed by Major J. Gardener relating to different aspects of mining activities. The entrance hall has two murals designed by Phyllis Gardener depicting mining activities.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "KEF GARDINER and McFADYEN".
  2. ^ "Chamber of Mines Building - Second details".
  3. ^ "Newtown Heritage Trail". Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2016.