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Today I went on another walking tour of the Joburg CBD. This time it was the Past Experiences Ka-ching Tour.
Mining. Money. Ka-ching. Here are some highlights ...
The "new" Standard Bank hanging building replaced the Edwardian era Cullinan building in the late 60's. A plinth from the old building stands in as an entry arch.
The Standard Bank "hanging" building. A revolutionary method of construction at the time, it was built by "hanging" each floor from the building frame from the top floor down to the bottom.
a goldmine stamp mill. If it could talk, it would say "Ka-ching."
the heritage plaque for the Ten Stamp Mill.
The Chamber of Mines
The Anglo-American Headquarters building
impressive art deco architecture
24 karat gold lettering
public art everywhere. some new, some repurposed.
old mining head gear as art installation.
the first Standard Bank building downtown.
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