Strubenholm

Also known as Strubenheim, it was the original name of the stables situated next to Glenara. It remained the home of the administration section (including the offices of the principal and the registrar) until July 1963 when the newly erected Bremner Building was occupied. Strubenholm also accommodated the College of Music which amalgamated with the University in 1923. It was the home of Henry Struben after whom the residence was named, 'heim' meaning home in German. Source: Origins of Names of Buildings at the University of Cape Town, Mr M. Musemwa (Department of History UCT, 1993). Fransen, H. 2004. The old buildings of the Cape. Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball publishers.

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Building Name
Strubenholm
Alternative Title
South African College of Music (SACM)
Description
Also known as Strubenheim, it was the original name of the stables situated next to Glenara. It remained the home of the administration section (including the offices of the principal and the registrar) until July 1963 when the newly erected Bremner Building was occupied. Strubenholm also accommodated the College of Music which amalgamated with the University in 1923. It was the home of Henry Struben after whom the residence was named, 'heim' meaning home in German. Source: Origins of Names of Buildings at the University of Cape Town, Mr M. Musemwa (Department of History UCT, 1993).
Fransen, H. 2004. The old buildings of the Cape. Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball publishers.
Address
6 Lower Campus Road,Lower Campus, Rondebosch
Campus
Lower
Date Created
1 January 1890
Building Number
221
Building Code
2210
status
Owned

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