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Date: 1915 Client: Transvaal Gold Mining Estates Ltd Type: Homestead Status: Extant   Click to view map Coordinates: 24° 52? 57.54? S 30° 45? 24.55? E

It was built as the official residence for a succession of mine managers. Occupants included Richard (Dick) Barry (1915-1930, Mr JHA Diering (1930-1951), Mr ARC Fowler (1951-1955), and others until 1972 when mining activities ceased. The house had a croquet lawn, tennis court and summer house. The residence was officially opened to the public in January 1983 and is currently a museum.