LUDERITZ
Lie on the bay Luderitzbucht. Named Andra das Voltas by Diaz in 1487 and Golfo de Sao Cristovao by him in 1488., and later named Angra Pequena. In 1883 it was settled by staff of a company headed by Franz Adolf Luderitz (1834-1886) and named Luderitzbucht after him. The name was later abbreviated to Luderitz. It attained municipal status in 1920.
Felsen Kirche (Church on the rocks)
Felsen Kirche (Church on the rocks), Kirch Rd – The Evangelical Lutheran Church is the highest building in the town. Its foundations are a natural granite outcrop (ie a Felsen). The Church of Christ is believed to have been founded on faith as strong as a rock. The cornerstone was laid on 19 November 1911 and consecrated on 4 August 1912. The contractor was Albert Bause. The windows were contributed by Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Duke of Meclenburg of Germany. It was proclaimed a national monument on 21 September 1978.
Goerke Haus (Magistrate’s residence)
Goerke Haus (Magistrate’s residence) – Known as a diamond palace. This was the villa of the mine inspector for a German diamond-mining company, Hans Goerke. Built in 1909. He drew up the plans and the builder were most probably Otto Ertl. In 1920 the Consolidated Diamond Mining Company bought the house. In 1944 it was sold to the Administration of SWA, it then on served as the magistrate’s residency until 1981. Repurchased by CDM in 1983. Proclaimed a national monument on 26 September 1975.
Kreplin House
Kreplin House, upper Berg St – Erected in 1909 for Emil Kreplin, former manager of the local railways and the first mayor of Luderitz. Elected mayor on 1 November 1909.The plans were drawn up by Friedrich Kramer and built by FH Schmidt. The house was proclaimed a national monument on 15 June 1983.
Haus Grunewald
Haus Grunewald, 13 Berg st – Built in 1910. Architect was F Kramer
Semi-detached House
Semi-detached House, berg St – Erected in 1909 by Herman Metje. For Edmund Troost. Troost never stay here. Photographer JC Hubrich lived here from 1923 to 1937. Proclaimed a national monument on 2 January 1986.
Building, Berg st
Building, Berg st This building was erected in 1909.
Barrels
Barrels, Berg St Cnr Nachtigal St - erected in 1911. Now operating as a restaurant.
Station building
Station building, cnr Bahnhof & Bismarck St – Designed in 1913 by the architect Kurt Lohse. It was erected in 1914 by Albert Bause. The railway line was laid between 1905 and 1907. Proclaimed a national monument on 13 December 1976.
Deutsche Afrika Bank Limited
Deutsche Afrika Bank Limited – Bismarck st – erected in 1907 by Albert Bause. This was the first bank building in Luderitz. In 1922 it was taken over by the national Bank of SA and Barclays Bank in 1926. Now occupied by Nedbank. Proclaimed a national monument on 7 February 1980.
Krabbenhoft & Lampe Building
Krabbenhoft & Lampe Building, cnr Berg & Bismarck st – erected in 1909 to be used as a residential and business premises. The partners in the trading enterprise was FW Krabbenhoft and Oscar Lampe. Proclaimed a national monument on 20 December 1979
Bld, cnr Bismarck & Nachtigall St
Haus Hartmann
Haus Hartmann, Bismarck st – dated 1909. Constructed as a private residence. Now converted into retail units.
Haus Sandrose - Bismarck St
House Gluck Auf
House Gluck Auf, 8 Berg St – “Gluck Auf” is a traditional German miner’s greeting meaning “Good Luck” Erected in 1912. Built for Luderitzbucht lawyer Dr Karl Rainshagen, member of the Vereinigte Diamond-Gesellschaff “Germania” which operated since 1909. Mr Phil Castle, Mayor of Luderitz from 1935 to 1948 acquired this house until 1973.
Owl house (orange)
Owl house (orange), Berg St – on gable is a picture of an owl
Directorate of Wildlife and National Parks
Directorate of Wildlife and National Parks, Schinz st – Proclaimed a national monument
Horst Pape Building
Horst Pape Building, Schinz St Gable dated 1909 – Part used as consulting rooms.
Bero Liona
Bero Liona, Bahnhoff st – dated 1910
Loans 12 Bahnhof St
Loans 12 Bahnhof St – old German house gables
Capricorn Lounge
Capricorn Lounge. Bahnhof St dated 1909
Ministry of Works Transport and Communication, Bay rd
Luderitz Partner, Bay Rd
Lesehalle
Lesehalle, Lindequist st – Meaning Library. Known as Adolf Luderitz Lesehalle & Turnhalle - Built in 1912 – 1913. The architect was Otto Braune.
Tiurnhalle, Manner Turnverein.
Tiurnhalle, Manner Turnverein. Meaning Men’s Gymnastics club - Known as Adolf Luderitz Lesehalle & Turnhalle - Built in 1912 – 1913. The architect was Otto Braune.
Alte Villa Gastehaus Mabel st Built during the colonial period.
Woermann Haus, Woermann St – dated 1906
• Exodus Congregation Church – Hafen st dated 1906. The cornerstone for the 100 years anniversary 1906 – 2006 was laid by Dean SP Tiboth. This church broke away from the main church which is Lutheran.
Parsonage Congregation Church? Hafen St
Nautilus Memorial
Nautilus Memorial, old cemetery Nautilus Hill – erected on 25 November 1903, replacing the original wooden tablet erected by Franz Adolf Eduard Luderitz 1n 1883. The text in front reads “Territory of Luderitz north of the Orange River to 26 degrees S latitude under the protection of the Imperial German Reich”. The text on the other side reads “Erected in the place of the wooden tablet currently found at the National Museum in Berlin, 25.11.1903. this beacon identifies the first German acquisition in Namibia. Proclaimed a national monument on 15 March 1969. Because the cemetery had been relocated, the proclamation was replaced on 10 June 1980.
Cemetery, Bay rd – Commonwealth graves of SA troops dated 1915. The Winslows were killed on September 1914 at Grasplatz (also known as Stettin) and were initially buried there. The Commonwealth graves are in a group of two rows and the German graves in a small group and scattered.
Schroeder Haus, 1 Nachtigal St
Shark Island Concentration Camp Memorial
Shark Island Concentration Camp Memorial – Established in 1905 as a concentration camp for the Ovaherero slave labourers for the construction of the Luderitz -Aus railway line. It was here where most Nama leaders met their fate. Inaugurated by Goab Johannes Isaack (Nama Traditional Leaders) and Prof Mutjinde Katjiua (Paramount Chief of the Ovaherero) on 22 April 1923.
Memorial of Captain Cornelius Fredericks (1864-1907) Shark Island
Memorial of Captain Cornelius Fredericks (1864-1907) Shark Island – commemorate Fredericks with 330 men, woman and children met their fate here. They were incarcerated at this concentration camp during the German Nama war.
Memorials to old cemetery
Memorials to old cemetery, Shark island– These plaques represent the 41 German soldiers and 33 civilians who was buried at the old cemetery at Nautilus Hill. The cemetery was relocated to Shark Island in 1977 where the remains of those buried in the old cemetery were reinterred.
Adolf Luderitz Memorial
Adolf Luderitz Memorial, Shark Island – the town was named after him. He was a German merchant from Bremen. Landed in 1883 to establish a trading station. Land was purchased from the Khoekhoe chief Joseph Fredericks. In April 1884 this land became part of the protectorate of the German Empire.
Light house
Light house, shark Island The light house was built in 1903 and active until 1910. Replaced by a modern directional light standing on a skeletal steel pole. The original light was removed, and the tower rooms are now used as a guest house.
Garub Train Station
Garub Train Station, Luderitz-Aus railway line. Kilometre 105.The railway line was laid in 1907. Now the end of the rail. Erected in 1906. The station began with the construction of the line in 1906 and the discovery of underground water in 1908. This was a key water station for steam trains until 1960’s when diesel took over. Clashes between SA and the Germans took place nearby on 16 December 1914.
Site of Original Dias Cross
Site of Original Dias Cross, Dias Point – In1488 on his homeward bound Bartolomeu Dias sailed into the presently known Luderitz Bay. Dedicated to Sao Tiago (St James) Day a padrao was erected on 25 July 1488. In 1825 the padrao was found uprooted and broken. In June 1953 several large fragments and chips were found. On 25 July 1988 a replica was erected on the site. The site was declared a national monument on 12 January 1973.
Lighthouse
Lighthouse, Dias Point – Erected in 1910. It was established on 1 October 1910. The double-storey houses were built in 1948. The lightkeepers left in 1998 when lighthouses were automated.
