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plaque № 12369

Johannesburg, South Africa

The Cullinan Building was a superb building replaced on this site by another fine office block, the Standard Bank Centre. Built for Thomas Cullinan founder of the Premier Diamond Mining Company, it was designed in 1904 by architects Leck and Emley. The Cullinan Building was part of an elegant street

scape with arcades and specialty shops. It was demolished in 1966, and its lintel was re-erected her in 2009.

Listen to the audio guide for plaque № 12369 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off