North Lodge Parktown

North Lodge was modeled on French and Scottish castles, designed by Herbert Aldwyncle and built in 1906 for the “Oats King” Henry Wilson. The house is owned by Wits University and used as a students residence.

Rating:

A - Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

Original Owner:

Henry Wilson

Builder:

Unknown

Architect:

ALDWYNCLE Herbert

Architectural Firm:

Not applicable

Location Details

Street Number:

Street Name:

Victoria Avenue

Township:

Parktown

Erf Number:

897

SG ID:

T0IR0502000000008970000000

Links and Sources

Source/s:

List of heritage sites supplied by the City of Johannesburg (2016)

Blue plaque research

Photos from The Heritage Portal

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Declaration Status:

Provincial Heritage Site

Blue Plaque:

Yes

Construction Date - Completion:

1906

Circa:

1900-1909