The Outspan Parktown

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This house was designed by Herbert Baker in 1902 for Major Walter Karri-Davies, an Australian and co-founder of the Imperial Light Horse Regiment. He was mentioned in despatches for gallantry in action in the Natal campaign and later entered Mafeking the night before the siege was lifted. He served without pay and refused all honours. (Blue plaque inscription)

Rating:

B - Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

Original Owner:

Walter Karri-Davies

Builder:

Unknown

Architect:

BAKER Herbert

Architectural Firm:

Not applicable

Location Details

Street Number:

Street Name:

Rockridge Road

Township:

Parktown

Erf Number:

1/883

RE/883

SG ID:

T0IR0502000000008830000100, T0IR05020000000088300000RE

Links and Sources

Source/s:

Parktown Listings supplied by the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation (Revised 2016)

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Declaration Status:

Not Declared

Blue Plaque:

Yes

Construction Date - Completion:

1902

Circa:

1900-1909