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Government House, Cape Town, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Government House, Cape Town, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Government House, Cape Town, 1860. The Government House, the town residence of the Governors of this colony, is situated in some beautiful grounds...A broad avenue of oak-trees, upwards of half a mile long, leading directly through the grounds, forms a shady and much-frequented promenade. This is crossed by numerous other walks, also planted with trees, and dividing the ground into large square plots. Most of these consist of greensward, but a large space near the Government House and private grounds is devoted to the purposes of a botanical garden, containing such a collection of trees, flowers, fruits, and plants, indigenous and foreign, as perhaps few similar establishments can boast. This was founded by the Dutch long ago, and its thriving state has been celebrated from early times. These Government grounds are to the Cape citizens what the Londoners find in the parks, and the inhabitants of provincial towns in their public grounds and places of recreation...the shady walks are the resort of persons of all classes and ages, who, escaping from the close and sultry atmosphere of the streets, enjoy in the cool glades and valleys the fresh breezes blowing down from the Table Mountain'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph, taken in 1860, showcases the majestic Government House in Cape Town, South Africa. The Government House served as the town residence for the British Governors of the Cape Colony. The image reveals the grandeur and beauty of the estate, with its sprawling grounds that offered respite to the citizens of Cape Town. A broad avenue of oak trees, stretching over half a mile long, cuts through the lush greenery, creating a shady promenade for leisurely strolls. The grounds were meticulously planned, with numerous other walks crisscrossing the landscape, dividing it into large, square plots. Most of these plots were covered in lush greensward, but a significant area was dedicated to a thriving botanical garden. Founded by the Dutch long ago, the botanical garden was renowned for its diverse collection of indigenous and foreign trees, flowers, fruits, and plants. Its flourishing state was celebrated since ancient times, and these Government grounds became the pride of Cape Town's inhabitants. They found solace and relaxation in the cool, shady walks, escaping the close and sultry atmosphere of the city streets. The fresh breezes blowing down from Table Mountain added to the allure of these gardens, making them a beloved retreat for people of all ages and classes. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1860, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the charm and allure of Government House and its grounds during a bygone era.
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