Oliewenhuis – a Neo-Dutch style mansion – was designed by William Mollison, Head Architect of the Department of Public Works and his assistant, John Stockwing Cleland in 1935.
Completed in 1941, this mansion, located on Grant’s Hill, served as residence for the Governor General of the Union of South Africa from 1942.
In 1947, King George VI, his wife and two daughters used Oliewenhuis as residence during their three-day visit to Bloemfontein.
After the establishment of the Republic of South Africa in 1961, Oliewenhuis became the official residence for the State Presidents of South Africa during official visits to Bloemfontein.
Oliewenhuis Art Museum
Address: 16 Harry Smith St, Dan Pienaar, 9301
Phone: +27510110525
Site:
http://www.nasmus.co.za/museum/satellite-museums/oliewenhuis-art-museum/introductionLocation inserted by
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