Architectural, Cultural sights in Windhoek
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Gathemann's Complex
The three colonial-era buildings of Gathemann's Complex were all designed by German architect Willi Sander. The southernmost was built in 1902 as the Kronprinz Hotel, though it was bought in 1920 by Heinrich Gathemann and converted into a private business to adjoin Gathemann House next door, which he had built in 1913. The northernmost of the three is the Erkrath Building, which dates from 1910 and originally served as a private home and business.
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Ludwig von Estorff House
Built in 1891, the Ludwig von Estorff House was originally a mess for military engineers, and was named after the former Schutztruppe commander who lived there between campaigns from 1902 to 1910. It has also served as a residence for senior military officers, a hostel and a trade school, and now houses the Estorff Reference Library.
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State House
The site of the State House was once graced by the residence of the German colonial governor, but that was razed in 1958 and replaced by the present building, which became the home of the South African administrator until Independence. Today however, it serves as the official residence of the Namibian president.
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Officers' House
The Officers' House was built in 1906 by the works division of the colonial administration to provide accommodation for senior officers. It's closed to the public, but you can visit the outbuildings, which include a six-horse stable and saddle room now used as garages.
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Oode Voorpost
The Oode Voorpost is a classic 1902 building that originally held the colonial surveyors' offices. Early government maps were stored in a fireproof archive. It was restored in 1988, and now houses the Namibia Wildlife Resorts reservations office.
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