Emlovu West Cliff

Built in 1919 for W. Jarvis Palmer, the double storey central block was designed by Harold Porter. In 1936 Emley and Williamson completed the original design for the new owners, Percival and Gladys Rillstone. Although the additions were substantial, the scale was cleverly concealed by a series of tiered roofs. An Australian, who had served in both Egypt and France in World War I, Rillstone came to South Africa in 1928 and established a large motor dealership which bore his name.

Alternative Name:

Abegweit

Rating:

C - Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

Original Owner:

W. Jarvis Palmer

Builder:

Unknown

Architect:

PORTER Harold

Architectural Firm:

Not applicable

Location Details

Street Number:

Street Name:

Pallinghurst Road

Township:

West Cliff

Erf Number:

RE/270

SG ID:

T0IR07240000000027000000RE

Links and Sources

Source/s:

Johannesburg Heritage Foundation List 2017

Blue plaque research

Capturer Notes:

11 July 2017 (James Ball): JHF spreadsheet states that the construction date was 1917 whereas the blue plaque says 1919.

Declaration Status:

Not Declared

Blue Plaque:

Yes

Construction Date - Completion:

1919

Circa:

1910-1919