Interesting Hotel in Knysna!(part 1) - by @awgbibb

in #building7 years ago (edited)

There was an Old Mill in Knysna which not only acted as a Timber Mill but also supplied Electricity via Steam Driven Generators .

Once the Municipality started Supplying Power via Regular Power Stations the Need disappeared and The Mill Closed Down.

Somebody had the Bright idea to Build on and turn this into a Hotel and leave the Machinery and Piping in there as Decor!

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To the Left of the main Ingress!

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Just before reaching the Reception Desk, You can look down at this!

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Behind the above Picture, you can see this!

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When you are sitting in one of the Lounge area's , this can be seen!

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One of the Turbine Generator's.

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More of the Same!

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An Old Chain Block attached to a ceiling I-Beam To allow heavy items to be rapidly lifted and moved elsewhere!

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All Photo's were taken by me on a Samsung Phone .

I have quite a number more Photos showing more aspects of this Historic Landmark , I will supply them for you in a follow-up Post.

I Trust this is of interest to you?, My friends.

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Good and interesting hotel. I like it. Thanks for sharing.

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Amazing piece of history, just love it, is that a glass floor on "Behind the above Picture, you can see this!"

McLuhan said, antiques are another generation's junk - I thought the hotel was charming, and maybe that was why, lol

Wow...amazing history..& very nice post...i really love this post...keep up it.. thanls for sharing this post..dear @africaunited

Amazing i like it

nice post friend..... & nice photo.... thanks for share.....

Amazing machinery.... I know about some machines from your article... it’s really very surprising to me... and also know lots of things... thanks for sharing..

This is amazing

Thank you for sharing this :)
i would have never known that there is a hotel like this in the world

Hola.
Que nota.
Esto se llama optimizar los recursos y tener excelente visión de negocios.
A mí me encanta.
Saludos y gracias por el post.

Repurposing this old machine building is a great idea. In no way did the chains or turbines distract from the hotel. It added a piece of history that won’t be soon forgotten. Yes more photos. 🐓🐓

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