Hofmeyr Hall (Christelike Jongelingen Vereeniging)
Erf 1302
Address
37 Church Street and 172 Dorp Street
Date built
"c1900; gable dated 1874, reflecting founding of CJV"
Use
Hall
Style
Classical Revival
Architectual period
Victorian
Type of building
Hall
General evaluation
Significant
Suggested grading
II
Present NHRA protection
Previous National Monument (1979)
Zoning
Date of survey
December 2012
Reference no.
11.05
Description
"Hall with corrugated iron roof behind dentillled pediment with Classical scene in relief moulding. Recessed porch with Ionic columns. Facade rusticated. Arched windows with coloured glass; panelled door with semi-circular fanlight. Dorp St facade has pedimented gable, pilasters, quoins and moulded surrounds to arched windows and doors."
History
"The Christelike Jongelingen Vereeniging was founded in 1875 by Prof NJ Hofmeyr, one of the first two professors at the Theological Seminary. The builder of the hall was JL Hoffman. (Meiring & van Huyssteen)"
Alterations
"Interior substantially remodelled in 2008, including addition to west side."
Social History
Significance in terms of NHRA
Significant
Significance
Significance
Assessed
Circa
1910 - 1919
Admin area
Stellenbosch
Allotment
Stellenbosch
Linked to erf/erven
1301; 1292; 1311; 1305; 1309
Linked address
39 Church St and 174 Dorp St
NHRA protection
Previous National Monument (1979)
Environment
Building set back in garden with fine wrought iron fence and gates in both streets.