Friends of the Rail Forum

The Old Park Station dates from 1896 and opened to passengers in 1897. This makes it one of the oldest surviving structures in Johannesburg, giving it exceptional historical value. It is also one of only two station structures in the region surviving from this period, giving it a high degree of rarity. It was commissioned by the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek and operated by the Netherlands South African Railway Company (NZASM), which later became Transnet. The structure has international significance because it was designed by Dutch architect and civil engineer Jacob Frederik Klinkhamer and was fabricated in the Netherlands.
By Frances Woodgate, the full story is on The Heritage Portal at the link below:

Join us for the official opening of "The Station Regional Market" taking place at the iconic Old Park Station, established 1897, corner Mandela Bridge in Newtown, Jhb. There will be delicious food, crafts, and live music by some of SA's upcoming artists.