The Old Harbour Board Building

Known popularly as the 'White Building', the old Harbour Board Building was used for 70 years for harbor administration by the South African Railways and Harbours. The foundation stone was laid by Mr. J. Searle, Managing Commissioner of the Port Elizabeth Harbour Board, on 14 January 1904. The exterior of the building has massive and impressive stonework and the interior has richly ornamented woodwork and stained glass windows. The building is regarded as one of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in South Africa. It was proclaimed a National Monument in 1968, and was restored in 1998 by Portnet and Architect, John Rushmere.