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Date: n.d. Type: Flats with shops to street Status: Extant Street: 1 Eloff Street   Click to view map Coordinates: Alt: 1742m

Transcription of Blue Plaque: JOHANNESBURG CITY HERITAGE DORKAY HOUSE Starting in 1954, Dorkay House became a haven for black performers and musicians, at a time when racial exclusion was the order of the day. This was the home of the Union of South African Artists, dedicated to protecting the rights of performers. A thriving centre of music and drama, Dorkay house produced King Kong and other hit shows. The Sunday jazz sessions were legendary, and a host of great musicians graduated from here. The Heritage Portal.