The Woermann Haus and Tower. Swakopmund, Namibia.

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Woermann House and Tower Situated in Bismarck Street, this beautiful old building was erected in 1894. During 1903/04 the Woermannhaus was extended and extravagant wood paneled offices were added. The Damara Tower served as a water tower, landmark and navigation point for the ships of the Woermann line. In 1921 the South West Africa Administration bought the Woermannhaus and converted it into a school hostel. It was later restored and transformed into the public library and art centre is is today

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Africa Namibia Swakopmund
Photo credit: © Bert de Ruiter / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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