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NZASM Headquarters Residence Central Tshwane (Pretoria), Gauteng Klaas (jnr) VAN RIJSSE: Architect

Date: 1888 Type: Homestead Style: Eclectic ZA Wilhelmiens Status: Demolished

This was the first of a series of buildings erected on the south-west corner of Kruger and Minaar Streets, built of red brick, initially used by the Chief Engineer as residence, later converted into offices. The house was demolished in c1960 to make way for the new NZASM Headquarters. (Pretoriana Apr 1957:31) All truncated references not fully cited below are those of Joanna Walker's original text and cited in full in the 'Bibliography' entry of the Lexicon. Books and articles that reference NZASM Headquarters Residence De Jong, RC, Van der Waal, GM & Heydenrych, DH. 1988. NZASM 100 : 1887-1899, the buildings, steam engines and structures of the Netherlands South African Railway Company. Pretoria: C. Van Rensburg Publications on behalf of the Human Sciences Research Council. pg 137