Pilrig Parktown

The residence was designed in 1903 by Herbert Baker and erected by master builder John Barrow on behalf of AE Balfour, an attorney. Baker's work at Pilrig demonstrates the use of local materials and manual finishes.

Rating:

A - Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

Original Owner:

Archibald Edward Balfour

Builder:

BARROW John

Architect:

BAKER Herbert

Architectural Firm:

Baker Masey & Sloper

Location Details

Street Number:

Street Name:

Rockridge Road

Township:

Parktown

Erf Number:

1/194

972

SG ID:

T0IR0502000000009720000000, T0IR0502000000001940000100

Links and Sources

Source/s:

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

Corridor Heritage Database (Parktown) supplied by the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation (2014)

Links:

View on SAHRA

View on Artefacts

Strolling through Parktown - 2001 Article

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Permit required - Declared a Provincial Heritage Site.
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Permit required - Older than 60 years.
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Consultation recommended - Rated by local group.
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Check heritage impact assessment criteria.

Declaration Status:

Provincial Heritage Site

Blue Plaque:

Yes

Construction Date - Completion:

1903

Circa:

1900-1909