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Today’s posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger:

The wedge building in Central by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo:

A couple of years ago I got an inquiry to find out if I had any information on the “wedge building” near the Donkin Reserve in Central.  After doing a bit of research and not finding much, I posted the question on the ExPE 60’s 70’s and 80’s page where I received a wide range of opinions and answers.  And then it happened, first hand information.  Elizabeth Wilson Botha gave the following answer.

This block of four flats (two at street level & two upstairs) is called Pineview on the corner of Ivy Street & Alfred Terrace. It was built in 1928. Our family owned it for 39years from 1968 – 2007. My late parents occupied the top corner flat. The bay window is the bedroom area, fitted out with dressing table & built-in cupboard along the back wall with the bed situated behind the dividing wall separating the bedroom & lounge. The passage, kitchen & bathroom are at the front door. Incidentally, my Dad made the two Edinburgh lamps at the point & entrance to the flats. My folks were from Edinburgh, Scotland! Unfortunately no mention of architectural style is mentioned in the plans, we still have!

I saved the reply but totally forgot about it till stumbling on it last week.  Had to go and grab a picture or two and share it with you.

Read more here: http://portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-wedge-building-in-central.html.

St Peter’s Greek Orthodox Church by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo:

Since taking over PE Daily Photo (which has been over 7 years already), I don’t think I’ve posted a photo of the Greek church in Parsons Hill yet.  Every time I pass it I think I should stop but always either didn’t have my camera or didn’t have time.  This week I passed again and had both some time and my camera.  The church is the St Peter’s Greek Orthodox Church and the well known Hellenic Hall is also part of the complex.  The first Greek Orthodox service in Port Elizabeth was held at St Peter’s Church in South End in 1905 with the current site being purchased in 1956.

Read more here: http://portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2016/04/st-peters-greek-orthodox-church.html.

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