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An African Skyscraper

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The huge new (as of 1959 April) building of the Pearl Assurance Co. in Salisbury, Rhodesia, opened by Sir Roy Welensky. Considered the tallest building in the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and with its illuminated sky-sign high above roof,...

Sport & General, Press Agency Limited, London

Skyscraper In Rhodesia

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About the highest building of the time in the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, "The Pearl Assurance" in Jameson Avenue, Salisbury (290 feet to the top of the 'pearl'), scheduled to open on 6th March 1959 by Prime Minister Sir Roy Welensky. Co...

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