South Africa, Eastern Cape, Grahamstown
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The erection of this building - the oldest in this town, was commenced in 1813 or 1814. It served as a gaol until 1824. Later it became the Grahamstown Public School, and subsequently the first public library (1842 - 1863). The north wall was taken as the line of the High Street when the town was laid out in 1814.
(Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The erection of this building - the oldest in this town, was commenced in 1813 or 1814. It served as a gaol until 1824. Later it became the Grahamstown Public School, and subsequently the first public library (1842 - 1863). The north wall was taken as the line of the High Street when the town was laid out in 1814.(Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.