Cape Town has seen
many changes since it was inhabited by the native Khoi and was first visited
by Bartholomew Dias in 1488. The town was a Dutch trading post under Jan Van
Riebeeck, and then came under British rule in 1814. Since then it has seen a
lot of change and become a unique town with its own unique mix of culture.
We have compiled a series of historical photos, showing the growth of this
town. It's amazing to see how things have changed and developed into the town
we know affectionately as the Mother City. Enjoy this journey back in
history.
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| Orange Street, Cape Town in 1870. |
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| Sea Point in 1890 |
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| De
Waal Park in 1898 |
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| The beach that used to be in Woodstock. This photo was taken in 1899 |
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| The naval base of Simon's Town in 1900. |
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| Welgemeend
is one of the oldest surviving houses in Cape Town and was built in Gardens
in 1700. This photo was taken in 1901. |
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| The lime kilns in Mowbray in 1910, with Table Mountain in the background. |
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| The
Old Pier was completed in 1910 and became a popular spot for Capetonians. This picture was taken in 1911. |
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The
USS Huntington arrives to a very desolate foreshore in 1948.
The foreshore was built in 1945, but due to the economic climate after the war, it took a while to be properly utilized. |
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| The view from Blouberg in 1950 |
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| Kloof Road en-route to Glen Beach in 1953 |
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| The first Cape Argus took place in 1978, with 525 people taking place. |
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