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The Tailor Shop

Blue Plaque 3 Heidelberg Heritage Association - The Tailor Shop
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Built before 1900. As per pictures the shop was the Ellis Mitchell Tailors, on Market Street, which was renamed Voortrekker Street. In subsequent years it became the Central Café, with the Central News Agency having their shop next door.

Plaque Location:
Gauteng
Heidelberg
Plaque Address:

37 Voortrekker Street, Heidelberg

Plaque Category:
Food
Retail
Shops
Plaque Organisation:
Heidelberg Heritage Association

The Tailor Shop, home of the Yummy Bar & Restaurant

Old postcard of the Tailors Shop

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