A different view on current affairs & history
Probably more criticism, chiefly adverse, has been levelled at this monument than any other in South Africa especially in the initial years. Much of the adverse comments have fortunately, long since abated as it is now considered to be an integral part of the city’s heritage and is totally synonymous with Port Elizabeth.
Main picture: The Campanile rises from behind the Customs House
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The houses in Donkin Street add to the charm of the area bracketed by the Hill Presbyterian church at the top and Nedbank building in Main Street and bounded by the Donkin Reserve in the east. Possibly more important was the fact that the Donkin Stream from a perennial spring supplied the town with water
Main picture: Painting of Donkin Row, as it is called
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