HB Thom Square
Erf 4140
Address
Andringa Street
Date built
c. 1965
Use
Theater
Style
Contemporary
Architectual period
Type of building
Entertainment
General evaluation
Contributing
Suggested grading
II
Present NHRA protection
Zoning
Date of survey
November 2009
Reference no.
23.01A
Description
The H. B. Thom Theatre and Drama Department was built in 1965, and replaced a smaller experimental theatre space that had been established in 1961 when Professor H. B. Thom became the first chair in drama at a South African university. The building is uniquely situated as a teaching space as well as a space for professional performances. It is the only modern (20th C) building situated on the College Square, and architecturally is rather austere, although fine materials, craftsmanship and artwork are evident in the theatre lobby.
History
Alterations
Social History
The structure forms part of the historic College Square. It is associated with the pioneering work of H. B. Thom in theatre.
Significance in terms of NHRA
Significant
Significance
Significance
Assessed
Circa
post 1950
Admin area
Stellenbosch
Allotment
Stellenbosch
Linked to erf/erven
Linked address
NHRA protection
Environment