We write as the residents of Young Avenue – the people who actually live here, who wake up on this street every morning, who sweep its pavements, plant its gardens, and who are working tirelessly to remedy the situation at the abandoned Department of Public Works properties that have become the subject of Daily Maverick's recent coverage (click
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations.
BLUE PLAQUES
Built by Paul Kruger in 1862, it is a traditional Transvaal Boer farmhouse, with thick white-washed walls, a high reed ceiling and a thatched roof. These construction methods made for a dwelling that would be cool in summer and warm in winter. It has a peach-pip and cow-dung floor, which was extremely durable.