Heritage Weekend: Cosmopolitan Killarney - Manhattan in the Veld
Sat Sep 14, 13:45 - Sat Sep 14, 16:15
Holy Family College
ABOUT
As one of the few upper-income flatlands in the metropolis, Killarney is among Joburg’s most interesting suburbs.
Since its establishment, this relatively small parcel of land has been transformed from a quaint farm to its current status as a "mini-Manhattan" that houses a wonderfully diverse population of residents.
A walking tour led by Clare van Zweiten and Kgao Mashego, the journey begins with Killarney as home to one of the first Hollywood-style film studios in South Africa, which was later replaced by the Killarney Mall - one of the city’s first suburban shopping centres. Meanwhile, an eclectic collection of high-rise apartment buildings was developed, encompassing a variety of architectural styles that includes some of Johannesburg's finest Art Deco facades.
All Heritage Weekend tours depart from Holy Family College in Parktown. As part of our HW celebrations, set some time aside to peruse our extensive book and map sale. And don’t forget to grab some delicious food at the Blessed Grub food stand.