His Majesty's with the new Art Deco plaque on the right of the door

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Art Deco buildings get plaques May 5, 2003 THE first of the commemorative blue and white circular plaques went up on six Art Deco city buildings last week. One of the most prominent buildings is His Majesty's, completed in 1944, consisting of three office towers of 11, 14 and 18 storeys, and decorated with sculptor Rene Shapshak's panels and friezes, set against the buildings long, vertical lines. Another 14 city buildings are to receive plaques. Johannesburg has over 100 Art Deco buildings. RELATED LINKS: Plaques for Joburg's Art Deco buildings Johannesburg is to recognise its many beautiful Art Deco buildings by erecting plaques on 20 inner city buildings in the coming weeks, in preparation for the 7th World Congress on Art Deco to be held in Cape Town in March Read more Have a speedy bath in an Art Deco house Immerse yourself in the luxury, elegance and decadence of the Art Deco style, evident throughout Johannesburg, with a tour of the city's architectural heritage Read more Print this Page Send an online postcard E-mail this article to a friend Help using Joburg.org.za