The history of Benoni’s Lane of Fame
Early Benoni pioneer Harry Hillel Civin’s grandson, Stanley Civin, was instrumental in creating the Lane of Fame in Cranbourne Centre in 1975.
Together with his father Joe, brother Errol and Max (Joe’s brother), the “Civin Clan” thought that when the Cranbourne Centre was built, there was a chance to enhance the image of the CBD with an “Arcade of Accolades”.
Provision was made for the arcade to be designed wide and long enough from Cranbourne Avenue right through to Woburn Avenue to immortalise famous footprints and hand prints in concrete together with a bronze star.
The honour was bestowed by the then Benoni Publicity Association on present or former residents of Benoni who have brought fame, publicity or prestige to the city either nationally or internationally as well as famous visitors to Benoni.
Today there are 67 names in the Lane of Fame.
It is hoped to include Princess Charlene Wittstock and her royal twins.
Information supplied by Glynis Cox Millett-Clay.
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