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Club House
Heidelberg, Gauteng

Date:1897
Type:Club
Status:Extant

 


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Coordinates:
26°29'53.48" S 28°21'26.56" S Alt: 1541m

Transcription of Blue Plaque

HEIDELBERG HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

THE CLUB HOUSE

Heidelberg Club was founded in
1892, as one of the oldest men’s club[s]
in the Transvaal Republic. The Clubhouse
was built in 1897 and was the second club
to be granted a liquor licence. Well known
members were Dr J O’Reilly, Dr EJ Nixon,
Mr A von Geusau, Mr A van Driel, Mr FS
McHattie, to name a few. Dr O’Reilly was
known as a brilliant billiards player. The
Clubhouse had 2 billiard tables.

(Source: The Heritage Portal)