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Greenmarket Square is a historical square in the centre of old Cape Town, South Africa.The square was built in 1696, when a burgher watch house was erected. Many historic buildings surround the square, including the Old Town House, which now houses the Michaelis Collection of art.
When the Union of South Africa was formed in 1910, the electoral qualifications in use in each pre-existing colony were kept in place. The Cape Colony had implemented a “colour-blind” franchise known as the Cape Qualified Franchise, which included all adult literate men owning more than £75 worth of property (controversially raised from £25 in 1892), and this initially remained in effect ...
This is a list of the heritage sites in Cape Town's CBD, the Waterfront, and the Bo-Kaap as recognized by the South African Heritage Resources Agency. [1] [2]For additional provincial heritage sites declared by Heritage Western Cape, the provincial heritage resources authority of the Western Cape Province of South Africa, please see the entries at the end of the list.
It was transferred to the University of Cape Town in 1980 were it is now used as student accommodation. Located within walking distance of Groote Schuur The Woolsack was used as a guest house by Rhodes, most notably hosting the noted British poet and writer Ruyard Kipling when he used to visit Cape Town for his winter holidays between 1898 and ...
Salisbury House, 5 Bellevue Road, Sea Point, Cape Town An architectural landmark that exemplifies the Art Deco style prevalent in the early 20th century. Built during a period of urban growth and architectural innovation, the building is characterized by its streamlined forms, geometric motifs, and decorative elements that reflect the era's ...
The Mother City built a new 70,000-seat stadium (Cape Town Stadium) in the Green Point area. In cricket, the Cape Cobras represent Cape Town at the Newlands Cricket Ground. The team is the result of an amalgamation of the Western Province Cricket and Boland Cricket teams. They take part in the Supersport and Standard Bank Cup Series. The ...
(The Center Square) – North Carolina population has exceeded an estimated 11 million, remains ninth largest of the 50 states, and is fourth largest in growth for 2023 and 2024. According to one ...
In 1885 Groot Constantia was purchased by the government of the Cape of Good Hope and was used as an experimental wine and agricultural estate. [2] Following a disastrous fire in 1925 the house was extensively restored. [3] In the year 1925 the manor house completely burnt down. Funds were raised to reconstruct it to its original Cape Dutch ...