South African family history, genealogy, heritage and interesting places, past and present. All articles researched and written by Anne Lehmkuhl. COPYRIGHT ANNE LEHMKUHL, no article can be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission. EMAIL ME
Oldest double-storey commercial building in the Transvaal
The Lewis and Marks building in Barberton was built in 1886 by Isaac LEWIS and his cousin Sammy MARKS. It is reputed to be the first double-storey commercial building built in the Transvaal. It was the premises for the original Bank of Africa. The building is going to sell on auction soon. It was built in Zuid Afrikaansche architectural style and has been zoned for commercial use by the Barberton municipality. No major renovations have taken place on the building.