# Johannesburg 1912 - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `johannesburg1912.com` ## Description Johannesburg 1912 – suburb by suburb research is an independent history and research publication focused on the people, places, buildings and changing neighbourhoods of Johannesburg. Created by Marc Latilla, the site shares detailed articles that trace the city’s development from its early years through more recent decades, using historical maps, archival research and local stories to bring its urban past to life. Its content includes suburb-by-suburb research and histories of areas such as Newtown, Doornfontein and Hillbrow, alongside features on Johannesburg’s hotels, churches, nightclubs, businesses and cultural landmarks. Articles examine subjects ranging from early Johannesburg and the city’s changing streets to the Market Theatre, historic buildings and the legacies of notable residents. The site also highlights related research projects, interviews and occasional explorations of how historical claims and quotations originated. Readers can browse a quick index, explore the archives, subscribe for updates or buy the book. With an emphasis on careful investigation and accessible storytelling, Johannesburg 1912 offers a resource for people interested in the history, architecture and everyday life of Johannesburg. ## Industries - 🧪 Science and Education - 🧪 History _(under Science and Education)_ - 📰 News and Media ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idvgRlG9zP/w/820/h/820/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1776738309479) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Viking | #6fb6df | accent | | Mine Shaft | #333333 | dark | | Feta | #edfdf1 | light | ## Fonts - var(--wp--preset--font-family--body-font) — asset _(custom)_ - Gentium Book Basic — asset _(google)_ --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._