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South Africa - Union Buildings, Pretoria
Union Buildings, Pretoria, near Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. Date: 1927
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Centurion Gauteng Pretoria 1927
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This historic photograph captures the grandeur of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, as it looked in 1927. Located near Centurion in the Gauteng province, the Union Buildings have served as the administrative hub of the South African government since their completion in 1913. Designed by the architects Sir Herbert Baker and Gustavus Compton, the building's neoclassical style reflects the country's rich history and its aspirations for a unified future. The Union Buildings were constructed to house the offices of the South African Administration, including the offices of the Governor-General and the Prime Minister. The central feature of the complex is the Great Hall, which was used for official functions and state occasions. The building also houses the National Monument, a memorial to the South African soldiers who died in the Anglo-Boer War. This photograph was taken in 1927, just over a decade after the Union Buildings were completed. At the time, South Africa was under the rule of General Jan Smuts, who had played a key role in the country's transition from the Boer Republics to the Union of South Africa in 1910. The Union Buildings symbolized the unity of the diverse peoples of South Africa, and their grandeur reflected the country's growing importance on the world stage. Today, the Union Buildings remain an iconic symbol of South African history and a testament to the country's complex past. They continue to serve as the seat of the South African government and are a popular tourist destination for visitors to Pretoria.
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