Affluent Neighbourhood
As Green Point lies in such close proximity to Cape Town City Centre, it was initially used by the Dutch as a cattle grazing station during the 17th century. When the British annexed the Cape in the 1800s, they used the land as a social centre, hosting horse races and other events in the area. It developed into an elegant community with lots of British influence on its architecture.
The construction of the now-iconic Green Point Lighthouse commenced in 1820, and was the first of its kind in South Africa. Unfortunately, the initial structure did not hold up well in the notorious Cape weather, so it was renovated in 1842, almost 20 years after it was initially built. A new tower was added in 1863.
During the South African War of 1899, Green Point was used as a military base for an encampment of a large number of British troops, as well as a camp for Boer prisoners of war. Some of the memorabilia still stands, at the foot of the Cape Town Stadium, known as the Wynberg Military Base.
Green Point eventually became an affluent suburb during the 20th century.
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