Cullinan House Houghton

Many sources state that Cullinan House is the only remaining example of the Art Nouveau style in Johannesburg. It was built in 1910 by Sir Thomas Cullinan (of Diamond fame) for his brother-in-law Mr Joseph Mitchell. The architects were Robert Howden and Arthur James Stewart.

Rating:

Pending Rating

Original Owner:

Mr. Joseph Mitchell

Builder:

CULLINAN Thomas

Architect:

STEWART Arthur James

Architectural Firm:

Location Details

Street Number:

3

Street Name:

Ash Street

Township:

Houghton Estate

Erf Number:

388

389

390

391

SG ID:

T0IR0316000000003880000000, T0IR0316000000003890000000, T0IR0316000000003900000000, T0IR0316000000003910000000

Links and Sources

Source/s:

List of heritage sites supplied by the City of Johannesburg (2016)

Photos from The Heritage Portal

Downloads

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Selection of articles on Cullinan House submitted by Kathy Munro

Declaration Status:

Provincial Heritage Site

Blue Plaque:

No

Construction Date - Completion:

1910

Circa:

1910-1919

Map Legend

key

Provincial Heritage Site

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