Old Barclays Bank building receives blue plaque
Natal Chambers has had well-known people occupying the building.
Barclays Bank building cements its place in Heidelberg’s history.
The Heidelberg Heritage Association awarded the blue plaque for heritage to the old Barclays Bank Building in Heidelberg on October 18.
The building is situated at 40 Ueckermann Street. The plaque is number 83 in the series of heritage unveilings.
Initially, the building in Ueckermann Street was reported to be a double-storey building.
The building was built in 1890 and was initially known as the Natal Chambers.
Natal Bank Limited, a government surveyor and Mr GK Blyth, a local attorney were among the people who had offices in the building.
In 1912, the Natal Bank was taken over by the National Bank Then in 1925, the National Bank changed the name to Barclays Bank.
In 1987, Barclays Bank was renamed First National Bank. Barclays Bank at that time left South Africa.
Later on, it returned to South Africa and partnered with ABSA Bank.
During the changes, the original building was demolished and rebuilt. Since then various businesses have occupied the building and the current occupants of the building are Property Professionals.
The sponsor of the plaque was Property Professionals.
