Villa Arcadia Parktown

In 1898 a Swiss Chalet was built here for merchant Carl Rolfes. In 1906 it was bought by Randlord and MP Sir Lionel Philips, chairman of Rand Mines. His influential wife Florence founder of the...Read more
Alternative Name: 
Arcadia Jewish Orphanage
Original Owner: 
PHILLIPS Lionel (Sir)
Builder: 
Architect: 
Architectural Firm: 
Declaration Status: 
Not Declared
Blue Plaque: 
Yes
Construction Date - Completion: 
1909
Circa: 
1900-1909