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Post date: 07/08/2012
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cFeb 1900, soon after relief of Kimberley initiated by Rhodes, completed Christmas 1900 for Kipling’s holiday (5-6 months annually to 1907). Baker and Mrs Kipling visited site 7 March 1900, Baker then in Europe 18 March-end July ex Keath c1991:77-8. Bibliography archive: Greig 1970:61, 62 ; Keath c1991:77-8.
cFeb 1900, soon after relief of Kimberley initiated by Rhodes, completed Christmas 1900 for Kipling’s holiday (5-6 months annually to 1907). Baker and Mrs Kipling visited site 7 March 1900, Baker then in Europe 18 March-end July ex Keath c1991:77-8. Bibliography archive: Greig 1970:61, 62 ; Keath c1991:77-8.
Archive Import
History: This residence, with its interesting mixture of Cape Dutch and neo-classical features, was rebuilt by Sir Herbert Baker for the use of poets and artists on the instructions of Cecil John Rhodes. Rudyard Kipling and his family stayed here during the summer months from 1900 to 1907.
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Construction Date: 1890
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Catalogue: UCT, No: 8.06, Significance Category: