Johannesburg, South Africa
This house was designed in 1905 by Percival Hill Mitchelson for American Mining Engineer, Charles James Price, manager of Geldenhuis Deep Gold Mine. When war broke out the technical staff of the mines formed the Railway Pioneer Regiment to repair war damage done to the railways. Railways were essent
ial to the British army for moving troops and supplies. Price served as captain in the first battalion.
Listen to the audio guide for plaque № 12387 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off