TSUMEB
Copper was discovered here by Francis Galton in 1851 and being exploited after 1900. Attained municipal status in 1965. The name is said to be derived from Herero ‘osume’, (algae) which the green oxidised copper ore resembles. Or a Khoikhoi adaption of Herero and to mean ‘place of frogs’ or ‘evil place’ because malaria was rife there in former times.
Lake Otjikoto
• Lake Otjikoto, next to B1 Rd – The lake is a sinkhole formed by underground water that dissolved the dolomite rock to form a huge cavern and the roof subsequently collapsed. The lake is about 100 metres in diameter and 55m in depth. The German Schuztruppe dumped a lot of artillery including cannons in the lake in June 1915. At the end of the hostilities some were recovered but there are still some remain in the lake. The lake was proclaimed a national monument on 15 September 1972.
Steam pump at Lake Otjikoto
• Steam pump at Lake Otjikoto – This steam pump was installed in 1907 to provide Tsumeb with water. The pump was manufactured by Reunert & Lentz engineers.
• Hall- Omeg Allee st
St Barbara’s Catholic Church
• St Barbara’s Catholic Church. Main St cnr Omeg Allee St – Named after the patron saint of miners. It was built in 1913, supervised by Brother Ucken. It was consecrated in 1914. It was proclaimed a national monument on15 February 1990.
Old German Private School
• Old German Private School, Main st – It was erected in 1915.It served as a school until 1950. Also served as a hospital and residential building and from 1975 as a museum. It was proclaimed a national monument on 15 February 1990.
Old Steam Engine
• Old Steam Engine – on museum premises – This steam engine was pulled by a team of 16 oxen.
Old locomotive
• Old locomotive – on museum premises – this locomotive was used on the Otavi Mine – Manufactured in 1904 by Junghenthal and Kirchen at the Arnold Jung Locomotive Works.
Jeremiakirche
• Jeremiakirche, Main St – The cornerstone was laid on 6 June 1926.
OMEG Minenburo
• OMEG Minenburo – It was erected in 1907. In 1947 the mine was taken over the Tsumeb Corporation Ltd (TCL). It serves as their offices until the 1950's. It was used as a kindergarden and part as a Freemason’s lodge. Currently used as an Anglican church. It was proclaimed a national monument on 15 February 1990.
