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Market
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Harare | |
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Designers
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Date
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1893-94 | ||
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Original
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E.A. Maund , | ||
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Discussion
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Originally
constructed in 1893 for E.A Maund, as a market hall (selling produce grown
along the mukuvisi River banks), it is one of the oldest standing buildings
in Harare. Construction was interupted by the military occupation of Matabeleland,
but when it recommenced, the client had altered the plan (from England)
to incorporate 28 shops and offices, bank premises, a refurbishment pavilion,
an exchange hall and post and Assay Offices,as well as a cattle pen.
Maund particulary sent a W.Burben made chiiming clock which was moiunted on the front facade of the buidling, but was eventually removed in 1952, a louvered circular grill serving as the only testament to its former existence. Above this stands a wood and iron housing - testominy to the existence of a curfew bell, which was mounted iarond 1900. The entrance hall was built in 1894 with a small office on either side; offices extended beyond the main structure to form a 'T' facing the Market Square. Two more office blocks, facing north and south were built behind this, while the front verandah was added in about 1900. Felix Gottlieb bought the lease in 1915, and during his tenure the wooden verandah posts were replaced by brick piers, and in 1930 he replaced the south side offices witha lean-to shed and moved the Market Bar to the north side. It reverted to Municipal ownership in 1949, and was eventually served a Building Preservation Odrder in 1981, when Graham Mills was commissioned to restore it to its early 1900s look. On completion in 1985, the south extension had been entirely rebuilt, the external walls painted to prevent further weathering of the soft bricks, and wide-arched openings were made to the side extensions of the hall. The building served its original function until about 1918, aswell as Council offices until 1902 when the Town House was built. Over the years it was leased by various concerns, and served as a muti-range of venues, from concerts, roller skating, meetings to cinema. Restoration has rejuvinated the building as an activity center, and ensured the preservation of one of Harare's early landmarks. Ref. The Author |
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Web
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Credits
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Peter Jackson - Historic Buildings of Harare (1986) . |
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