Transvaal Chinese United Club Mansions Ferreiras Dorp

Founded in 1909 by the small pioneering Chinese community, the club offered rooms for newcomers as well as attractive social amenities. Funds were raised to uplift the local community. The Club remained financially successful, building a block of flats on the adjoining stand in 1940 which is one of the city's architectural gems. (Blue plaque inscription)

Rating:

A - Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

Original Owner:

Transvaal Chinese United Club

Builder:

Unknown

Architect:

PABST Wilhelm Bernhard

Architectural Firm:

Not applicable

Location Details

Street Number:

Street Name:

Commissioner Street

Township:

Ferreiras Dorp

Erf Number:

185

186

SG ID:

T0IR0247000000001850000000, T0IR0247000000001860000000

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:

Local Heritage Site

Blue Plaque:

Yes

Construction Date - Completion:

1948

Circa:

1940-1949