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| Mandela Rhodes Building | |
|---|---|
 Mandela Rhodes Building in Cape Town | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Cape Town,South Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°55′27.09″S18°25′09.64″E / 33.9241917°S 18.4193444°E /-33.9241917; 18.4193444 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Herbert Baker |
TheMandela Rhodes Building is aCape Dutch revival building situated inCape Town,South Africa.
The building, built in 1903, was designed by famous architectHerbert Baker to house the newly founded De Beers mining corporation. At this time, it was known as the Rhodes House afterCecil John Rhodes.[1][2]
In 2003, it was gifted by Nicky Oppenheimer, De Beers chairperson, to the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, becoming the seat of its headquarters.[1][2]
The building is located at the corner of St George's Mall and Wale Street in Cape Town'sCity Bowl.[1][2]
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