ESKOM Building
building, Johannesburg, South Africa
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The ESKOM Building was a 21-story Art Deco tower in Johannesburg, South Africa, built in 1937. It was designed to evoke the vigor of New York City and reflected the growing American architectural influence in the city during the 1930s. The building was a notable example of the skyscraper movement in Johannesburg. However, it was torn down in 1983, becoming one of many landmarks lost amidst post-World War II development. ESKOM, the major electricity utility in South Africa, remains government-controlled.12
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