C.L. Marais Library
Erf 4140
Address
Crozier Street
Date built
1899
Use
University
Style
Neo-Classical
Architectual period
Late Victorian
Type of building
Educational
General evaluation
Outstanding
Suggested grading
II
Present NHRA protection
Previous National Monument (1982)
Zoning
University
Date of survey
November 2009
Reference no.
23.01C
Description
"Single storey building with asbestos tiled roof with central ornamental turret. Highly ornate facade with 3-bay entrance porch flanked by projecting wings, all with triangular pediments on compiled (Ionian and Corinthian) pilasters, topped by decorative mouldings and scrolls. Vermiculated quoins to wings. Porch and wings have arched openings with decorative plaster keystones, with decorative timber windows in the wings.Wrought iron fence around the square with moulded ball-capped posts (erected 1901)."
History
This is the second oldest unchanged university building in Stellenbosch.
Alterations
"Lead roof replaced and rounded plaster dormers with louvred vents removed (see photo, F&C p. 147)"
Social History
Significance in terms of NHRA
Significant
Significance
Significance
Assessed
Circa
1875 - 1899
Admin area
Stellenbosch
Allotment
Stellenbosch
Linked to erf/erven
Linked address
NHRA protection
Previous National Monument (1982)
Environment