Tulbagh Heritage preservation 1

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This is a notable initiative by the local owners who reveal their sensitivity to their community, the architectural heritage of Tulbagh and is indicative of how proud they are of their own properties.</B></div> <bR> <div> The first and second photo shows the elevated pavement being constructed on the east side of the street supported by new flower boxes on the road edge. The developer is yet to erect the covered veranday which will add to the character of the buildings and will be used by the public. Other photos show old Victorian building having been restored on the east side of the street - hopefully they will open the walls that seperate their verandah's to allow the pavement (public property) to be used by the public on that side of the street too. One of the photos show a tatched building that has been restored (corrugated roof removed and replaced by thatch as original and a wonderful restoration of a period double story building as well.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="f5de2aa0.jpg" border=0 width="226" height="170" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="f65e2aa0.jpg" border=0 width="226" height="170" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="f5fe2aa0.jpg" border=0 width="226" height="170" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="f61e2aa0.jpg" border=0 width="226" height="170" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="f63e2aa0.jpg" border=0 width="226" height="170" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="f67e2aa0.jpg" border=0 width="226" height="170" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="f69e2aa0.jpg" border=0 width="226" height="170" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>However, the systematic removal of trees softening the sidewalk landscape of the town continues unabated, rivers are being chocked with reeds, litter and raw sewerage is polluting the valley and there does not appear to be any control or interest by the authorities whose responsibility it is to act as the Custodian of our National Heritage.</B></div> <bR> <div> As a prime example, take Van der Stel Street in Tulbagh for instance, which is the first view of the town that the visitors see and the main street of the town. Over the last few years, trees have been removed in order that the signs of some businesses could be better seen! (Can one credit the ignorance of some people?).  To date, no charges have been laid against the perpetrators.  Now, as one looks down what was once a beautiful tree lined street, all one sees is only the harshness of (sometimes bland and even sometimes ugly) buildings in some areas.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <IMG SRC="6f7a0780.jpg" border=0 width="160" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="6f9a0780.jpg" border=0 width="160" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="6fba0780.jpg" border=0 width="160" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <bR> <div> Of course, the individuals concerned,  when confronted, will say the roots of the trees were causing some problems! Then why would they not have asked the Witzenberg Municipality for permission firstly to remove the trees and thereafter planted another more suitable tree in its place? Why did the Municipality not act against the offending individuals concerned?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Here's another one!</B></div> <bR> <div> A bit of the history of Tulbagh was demolished 25 August, 2008 - without permission.</div> <bR> <div> The attached photographs are of the corner fence post of a church that was built in 1889.</div> <bR> <div> The Plaque reads " 'N OORGEBLEWE PILAAR VAN DIE RINGMUUR OM DIE OU </div> <div> KERKGEBOU VAN DIE NED. GEREF. KERK VAN TULBAGH WAT OP 6 MAART 1889 </div> <div> INGEBRUIK GENEEM IS. DIE GEBOU HET IN 1935 IN ONBRUIK GERAAK NA DIE </div> <div> HERENIGING ME DIE KRUISVALLEI GEMEENTE EN IS IN 1956 GESLOOP".</div> <div>  </div> <div> The demosion was illegal as the structure is of such historical importance that it should have been protected. A letter was sent to Heritage Western Cape, as well as the local Museum Council and the Municipality and nothing was done about it. No charges were laid. So anyone can demolish a National Monument without fear of retribution? Does anybody care about preservation of our National heritage at all? Very sad indeed!</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Take a look at the pictures and feel sorry for Tulbagh and the loss of our National treasures!</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="ebeb4f00.jpg" border=0 width="180" height="240" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="ebf40f00.jpg" border=0 width="320" height="240" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="ec137f00.jpg" border=0 width="311" height="240" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>