Middelburg historic buildings
Description
The Mill House (Smidstraat)
The mill originally belonged to the Dutch Reformed Church and was a Steam Roller Mill. In 1921 it was converted to a more modern mill, powered by an “oil machine” until electricity became available. The mill was taken over by Frikkie Wolfaardt, son of Lt Wolfaardt who was shot during the Anglo Boer War (Chair Monument). After Frikkie Wolfaardt retired due to poor eyesight, a Mr van der Linde operated the mill for a while but farmers started selling wheat to large millers and flour was also bought in bulk from businesses and the mill had to close. The mill was converted into a double-storey house.
The mill originally belonged to the Dutch Reformed Church and was a Steam Roller Mill. In 1921 it was converted to a more modern mill, powered by an “oil machine” until electricity became available. The mill was taken over by Frikkie Wolfaardt, son of Lt Wolfaardt who was shot during the Anglo Boer War (Chair Monument). After Frikkie Wolfaardt retired due to poor eyesight, a Mr van der Linde operated the mill for a while but farmers started selling wheat to large millers and flour was also bought in bulk from businesses and the mill had to close. The mill was converted into a double-storey house.
St Barnabas Anglican Church
The foundation stone was laid on 18th March 1896, and seven months later, on the 28th October 1896, the church was consecrated by Bishop Webb. The sanctuary, chancel and vestry were added in 1940. These handsome additions to the picturesque stone church were erected by Mr W C Turpin, who had been associated with the church from its earliest days. The additions were done as a memorial to those who fell in the First World War, among whom was his brother, Lt C Turpin. The plaque reads: “This chancel and vestry were erected by W Conyngham Turpin, Esq; to the Glory of God and in memory of his brother Lieut. C Turpin, and those who fell in the Great War 1914 – 1918”
The foundation stone was laid on 18th March 1896, and seven months later, on the 28th October 1896, the church was consecrated by Bishop Webb. The sanctuary, chancel and vestry were added in 1940. These handsome additions to the picturesque stone church were erected by Mr W C Turpin, who had been associated with the church from its earliest days. The additions were done as a memorial to those who fell in the First World War, among whom was his brother, Lt C Turpin. The plaque reads: “This chancel and vestry were erected by W Conyngham Turpin, Esq; to the Glory of God and in memory of his brother Lieut. C Turpin, and those who fell in the Great War 1914 – 1918”
Karel Theron Primary School
The school in Victoria Street, built in 1908, was once the biggest school in the Cape Province. It was named after Mr Kalie Theron who saw his school grow from a two-teacher primary school to being the biggest primary school in the Cape Province. For 35 years he was the principal. It was declared a national monument in 1992.
The school in Victoria Street, built in 1908, was once the biggest school in the Cape Province. It was named after Mr Kalie Theron who saw his school grow from a two-teacher primary school to being the biggest primary school in the Cape Province. For 35 years he was the principal. It was declared a national monument in 1992.
Methodist Church
1904
1904
