Government Complex Construction
Construction advances on the new administrative seat of government.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Herbert Baker Biography and Timeline
Follow Herbert Baker through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Herbert Baker, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1910–1925Years on this page
1910
Union Buildings Cornerstone
The cornerstone of Baker's Union Buildings complex is laid.
1913
Government Headquarters Completed
The complex becomes the administrative headquarters of the South African government.
Union Buildings Completed
Completes the Union Buildings overlooking Pretoria.
1925
Threadneedle Street Reconstruction Begins
Herbert Baker begins the major reconstruction of the Bank of England's Threadneedle Street headquarters, replacing most of John Soane's earlier building.
Role range: 1925-1939
Records, sources and methodology
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