McGregor Museum Building: (Kimberley Sanatorium)
The Kimberley Sanatorium, was built at the instigation of Cecil J. Rhodes. It was designed by D.W. Greatbatch, built by Church and McLauchlin, and completed in 1897. During the Siege of Kimberley Rhodes occupied a suite of rooms and it is believed he received General French and Major Haig in the drawing room when they brought news of the Relief. In 1908 the name was changed to the more appropriate Hotel Belgrave. By 1933 the hotel had ceased to operate, and the building was leased to the Sisters of the Holy Family and became the Kimberley Convent School for more than 30 years. After the school closed down, the entire complex was donated to the Museum Board of Trustees, and the new McGregor Museum opened on 22 November 1976.
