Durban Historical Buildings
The Playhouse
The Tudor-styled Playhouse originally opened in 1935 and in the 1980s this historical landmark was restored and is still in use
The Durban Central Post Office
This was the first town hall; the foundation stone was laid in 1883 and it was used as the Town Hall from 1885 to 1910
Visiting the Durban City Hall
The Durban City Hall is today home to a Public Library, the Natural Science Museum and the Durban Art Gallery
The Old Durban Railway Station, now Tourist Junction
The old Durban Railway Station building was completed in 1892; it’s a Victorian Style railway station
Shanghai Lil’s house in Pinetown, a house with a view
During World War 2 Miss Gale’s German origins and eastern connections led to rumours of her being a spy
The Outspan Tree in Westville
Where Jan Hofmeyr Road in Westville today runs, use to be the old ox-wagon route from Durban
The Bellair Railway Station, Sarnia Road
The Bellair Station was built in 1899 and is a nice example of Colonial architecture
Experience history at Pineville Junction in Pinetown
Here you can view early country architecture and possibly have a drink at the Lord William Charles pub
