Muizenberg's 'Paper Maché' house celebrates 118 years!
The privately-owned gem from 1906 continues to grace the community with its enduring charm and historical significance.
Muizenberg's Paper Maché house celebrates 118 years / X: @LloydDeJongh
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Celebrating the remarkable milestone, Yokohama, Muizenberg's cherished historical paper maché house, stands proud at 118 years!
With materials imported from Japan, this unique heritage property boasts resilient waterproof construction, successfully weathering the storms of the Cape for over a century.
Nestled on Muizenberg's prestigious 'Historical Mile,' alongside other national treasures like Casa Labia, this privately-owned gem from 1906 continues to grace the community with its enduring charm and historical significance.
Yokohama. Constructed 1906 out of waterproof paper maché & imported from Japan to Muizenberg, it has endured Cape storms for over a century. pic.twitter.com/Rphe1TGdWn
— Lloyd De Jongh (@LloydDeJongh) September 15, 2017
"It does feel very Japanese."
Barbara Friedman
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