heritage
Newlands is one of Cape Town's most historically rich areas. It was originally established as a fruit and vegetable growing settlement providing provisions to the Dutch East India Company ships in the early 1700s.
Willem Adriaan van der Stel, Simon van der Stel's eldest son, built Nieuweland (on a site now occupied by Newlands House), and established a large garden there. Newlands House eventually replaced Rustenburg as the country residence of Governors and its gardens were legendary amongst eighteenth century visitors to the Cape.
Newlands has a unique character and special place in the history of the Cape. Recording the historical events, people and places associated with Newlands creates an awareness and understanding of the background of this suburb. It is hoped that this will assist in preserving and protecting this special suburb of Cape Town.
The Newlands Residents’ Association would like to establish a collection of historical articles. Any contributions and comments would be most welcome and can be sent to admin@newlandsresidents.org.za.
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