Peoples Bank Johannesburg

The SA Permanent Building Society is a good example of Art Deco / Streamline Modern architecture in Johannesburg. Built in 1939 by the firm of Stucke, Harrison & Smail, the building facade survives in fairly original condition (save insensitive alterations to the ground and mezzanine floor). It forms part of the collection of Art Deco buildings found along Commissioner Street. The finely proportioned external form of the building, elegant steel wrap around window bands with curved corner glazing and carefully articulated roof plane are all typical features of Art Deco architecture. (McKechnie and Keeling, 2017)
Alternative Name: 
SA Permanent Building
Rating: 
C - Johannesburg Heritage Foundation
Builder: 
Unknown
Architect: 
Not applicable
Architectural Firm: 
Stucke Harrison & Smail
Declaration Status: 
Not Declared
Blue Plaque: 
No
Construction Date - Start: 
1938
Construction Date - Completion: 
1941
Circa: 
1930-1939