The Vuyisile Mini Square - formerly known as Market Square - is to be found in front of the City Hall in Central, Port Elizabeth. The Square is one of the most noteworthy landmarks of Port Elizabeth. The ships landing beach was nearby in the early days and the handling of most of the goods in and out of the city was done through the Square, turning the square into a busy trading ground for local farmers. The naming of Market Square is a bit of a misnomer as history tells us that the … [Read more...] about Vuyisile Mini (Market) Square, Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
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Market Square in the Old Days
Scratching in my Mother's attic I found an old photo album with images from when her Mother was a child and towards the end of the album a series of 12 images of Old Port Elizabeth - so here they go - one a day and a round up on day 12. Enjoy this image of Market Square (now renamed Vuyisile Mini Square) - what I found fascinating is that one of the outlets is a Continental Tyres. One wonders how much custom they received in the days of ox-wagons? Share your historical images with MyPE … [Read more...] about Market Square in the Old Days
Main Street Port Elizabeth in the Old Days
Scratching in my Mother's attic I found an old photo album with images from when her Mother was a child and towards the end of the album a series of 12 images of Old Port Elizabeth - so here they go - one a day and a round up on day 12. Enjoy this image looking down Port Elizabeth's Main Street (now Govan Mbeki Ave.) from the Market Square (now Vuyisile Mini Square): Share your historical images with MyPE by submitting them HERE. … [Read more...] about Main Street Port Elizabeth in the Old Days
City Hall
The colonial style Port Elizabeth City Hall is located on Vuyisile Mini Square (Formerly known as Market Square) in the city centre. Port Elizabeth's City Hall was built between 1858 and 1862 with the clock tower added on later in 1883. The City Hall was proclaimed a national monument under the old National Monuments Council (NMC) legislation on 29 November 1974. It houses a council chamber and concert/lecture hall. Also in the Square - close to City Hall - is a replica of the Diaz Cross, … [Read more...] about City Hall
