Standard Bank Building, Johannesburg

The Standard Bank Building boasts an impressive stone-faced design influenced by the late Victorian neo-Baroque and Beaux Arts styles, which were gaining prominence in the late 19th century on New Regent Street and Piccadilly in London. This five-story structure exudes a formal and dignified appearance, adorned with an abundance of neo-Baroque decorations on its fa莽ade, all executed in a somewhat restrained and orderly manner. This architectural approach lends an imposing and impersonal character to the building, aligning perfectly with the prevailing sentiment of emphasizing the power and influence of the British Empire during that era.

Noteworthy features include domed crowns atop the building's corners, which are supported by classical columns in the Ionic style. The entrance at the intersection of Commissioner and Harrison Streets commands attention, featuring two oversized sculptures portraying Justice and Commerce, skillfully crafted by the Greek sculptor Marigo. The building's structural framework is composed of steel, with brick infill walls, and the exterior is clad in finely cut sandstone.

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Sight Name: Standard Bank Building
Sight Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (See walking tours in Johannesburg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Johannesburg, or Joburg, or "City of Gold", as it is often informally called, is South Africa's largest city. The area's original inhabitants included hunter-gatherers from the San tribes and the Ndebele, a tribe associated with the Zulu. A gold rush in 1884 lead to Johannesburg's founding in 1886. Within a decade, the population had grown to 100,000 inhabitants.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles

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Since founded in 1886, following the discovery of gold on what used to be farmland, Johannesburg has evolved into an economic powerhouse of Africa. While most of the city's early buildings adopted architectural styles from its colonial parent, the British Empire, some of them also emulated the prowess of New York City. Let's take a closer look at some of these construction marvels.

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Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles

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