Excelsior Hostel

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Built in 1903. The house was used for the war orphans, after the 2 nd Anglo Boer war of 1899 to 1902. It was later used as the “Excelsior Hostel” for the “Normal College”, while the new hostels were being built. The house became the “Le Bonheur Guest House" in 1996.

Plaque Location:
Gauteng
Heidelberg
Plaque Address:

115 HF Verwoerd St, Heidelberg

Plaque Organisation:
Heidelberg Heritage Association

The house became the “Le Bonheur Guest House" in 1996