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Owl House, The
Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape

Date:n.d.
Type:Homestead
Status:Extant

 


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Coordinates:
31°52'03.47" S 24°33'10.72" E Alt: 1325m

Helen Martins inherited the house after her parents died. She spent much of her life creating sculptures in the garden and decorating the house with broken glass. The house is now a museum.

See also Wikipedia.


References:

Kramer, Patricia & Proust, Alain. 2021. Hidden Karoo. Cape Town: Struik Lifestyle. pg 78, 79 ill, 80 ill, 81 + ill, 82-83 ill
Westby-Nunn, Tony. 2004. Graaff-Reinet : An illustrated historical guide to the town; including Aberdeen & Nieu-Bethesda. Capricorn Square, South Africa: Elephant Head Publications cc. pg 74, 156, 157-158