Johannesburg, South Africa
This massive steel structure, built in 1913, was designed by the town engineer G.S. Burt Andrews. It was manufactured in Britain and is a fine example of industrial architecture. The Newtown Market Building ceased to operate in 1974. From 1976 it was used and redeveloped by the Africana Museum, whic
h reopened in 1994 a Museum Africa.
Listen to the audio guide for plaque № 12329 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off