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This media shows a South African Protected Site with SAHRA file reference 9/2/018/0198
See also: External entry in South African Heritage Resource Agency database .
English: The Koopmans-de Wet House is a historic residence in Strand Street, Cape Town . It was originally built in 1701 and the current facade dates from about 1780. Marie Koopmans-de Wet (1834 - 1906), a prominent Capetownian gave her name to the house. The house became part of the South African Museum in 1913 and was declared a National Monument in 1940.
Afrikaans: Die Koopmans-de Wet-huis is 'n historiese woning in Strandstraat, Kaapstad . Dit is oorspronklik in 1701 gebou en die huidige fasade dateer uit ongeveer 1780. Marie Koopmans-de Wet (1834 - 1906), 'n prominente Kapenaar gee haar naam aan die huis. Die huis word in 1913 'n gedeelte van die Suid-Afrikaanse Museum en is in 1940 is dit nasionalemonument verklaar.
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Camera location 33° 58′ 50.88″ S, 18° 25′ 18.48″ E Heading=240° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap. View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap info

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Koopmans-de Wet House, Cape Town

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2 November 2015

33°58'50.9"S, 18°25'18.5"E

heading : 240 degree

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