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Molteno Dam
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Molteno Dam is a small but historic dam, on the lower slopes of Table Mountain in Western Cape, South Africa. Still in service, it was established in 1877 and is now located in the suburb of Oranjezicht, Cape Town.
An aerial photograph of the Molteno Dam in Oranjezicht, Cape Town.
An aerial photograph of the Molteno Dam in Oranjezicht, Cape Town.
A photo of Molteno Dam soon after construction, with Lions Head in the background. The white building behind the dam is the Graaff Electric Lighting W
A photo of Molteno Dam soon after construction, with Lions Head in the background. The white building behind the dam is the Graaff Electric Lighting Works, Cape Town's first power plant.
A 19th Century sketch of the dam's construction - a formidable engineering challenge for the early Cape.
A 19th Century sketch of the dam's construction - a formidable engineering challenge for the early Cape.
Oranjezicht From the summit of Table Mountain, with Molteno Dam in the foreground
Oranjezicht From the summit of Table Mountain, with Molteno Dam in the foreground
Sir David Graaff, 1st Baronet
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Sir David Pieter de Villiers Graaff, 1st Baronet was a South African cold storage magnate and politician. Graaff revolutionized the cold storage industry in Africa. He founded the Imperial Cold Storage and Supply Company in 1899, and aggressively ran it until he left to serve in government. Graaff grew the company into one of the largest in Africa. Graaff's wealth soared, at the turn of the century. During World War I he personally part financed the South African war effort and for this he was knighted as well as for services at the Paris Peace Conference 1919.
Sir David Graaff as mayor of Cape Town
Sir David Graaff as mayor of Cape Town
Photograph of the newly completed Graaff Electric Lighting Works next to the Molteno Dam in 1895.
Photograph of the newly completed Graaff Electric Lighting Works next to the Molteno Dam in 1895.
The first cabinet of the Union of South Africa in 1910. Graaff is the first person on the far right.
The first cabinet of the Union of South Africa in 1910. Graaff is the first person on the far right.
David Graaff and his brother Jacobus Graaff presenting a £100,000 donation to the De Villiers Graaff High School in 1907. David Graaff is making a spe
David Graaff and his brother Jacobus Graaff presenting a £100,000 donation to the De Villiers Graaff High School in 1907. David Graaff is making a speech, Jacobus Graaff is sitting to the right and Jan Smuts is seated in the extreme right.