Once a house of late Victorian, early Edwardian architecture stood on the corner of St. Matthews and Belgrave Roads – but where?This house, with its gables and bay window, captures the architectural essence of the era, where deep, wrap-around verandas were essential for the South African climate.This is the only provenance we have on a photograph
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations. Jackie Kalley, publishing under her Otterley Press
Blue Plaques
According to the book “Die geskiedenis van Heidelberg” this property belonged to Mr William St Clair McLaren (1843-1889). He came to Heidelberg in 1871, opening a shop with Mr John Pagan (1844-1917), in opposition to Mr Heinrich Ueckermann (1827-1883). He also speculated on buying and selling of property. William became the richest man in Heidelberg.
