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Kingsway Mansions

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41 Henley Road, corner of Kingsway Avenue, Auckland Park.
2017

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KINGSWAY MANSIONS This landmark building is a fine example of residential units of the late 1920s, featuring Cape Dutch and classical design elements in the decoration of the gables and balconies. Tenants included members of the Johannesburg Country Club, and show-business personalities involved in radio and later TV productions. The architect was P. Rogers Cooke, who went on to design major Art Deco buildings in central Johannesburg, and theatres around the country.

Photo courtesy: Kabelo Mokoena (Sunday Times)

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