Take high tea at historic home
JOBURG - Relive the glory of bygone days in the company of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation with high tea at one of the city's historic homes.
The foundation will celebrate a slightly belated Valentine’s Day with high tea and a tour at Yukon House, a landmark home on the northern edge of Bezuidenhout Valley, on 15 February.
The house was built between 1907 and 1911 for TF Allen, a businessman who was mayor of Johannesburg from 1917 until 1919.
It was declared a national monument under the old National Monuments Act in the early 1980s, and once contained four stained glass windows that portrayed commerce, industry, justice and agriculture.
“Home to two mayors, and host to the cream of Johannesburg society, the house has been lovingly restored by Sir Henry and Loretta Chamberlain,” said the foundation’s Flo Bird.
“Celebrate their love affair with Yukon, and learn more about the fascinating history of the house and its occupants at a sumptuous Valentine’s Day high tea.”
The tour will take place on 15 February at Yukon House, 33 North Avenue, Bezuidenhout Valley, at 2pm.
Booking is essential.
Details: 011 482 3349; mail@joburgheritage.co.za
