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Union Buildings

The Union Buildings form the official seat of the South African Government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa. The imposing buildings are located in Pretoria, atop Meintjeskop at the northern end of Arcadia, close to historic Church Square. The large gardens of the Buildings are nestled between Government Avenue, Vermeulen Street East, Church Street, the R104 and Blackwood Street. Fairview A…

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1913

Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa

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Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa

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Herbert Baker

1862-1946 · London, England, United Kingdom

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Sir Herbert Baker, Hon. DArch. Hon DCL was an English architect remembered as the dominant force in South African architecture for two decades, and the designer of some of New Delhi's most notable government structures.

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Herbert Baker

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