Two heritage plaques unveiled in Modderfontein
The first plaque, located at 8 Brussels Avenue, was placed to commemorate the first granite rocks taken from Modderfontein's first quarry after dynamite was used to dislodge them.
April 5 marked a special day in the history of Modderfontein.
On the day, the Modderfontein Heritage Society unveiled two plaques in Thornhill Estate.
“This was a landmark event in the history of Modderfontein,” said Mr Robbie Vermont.
The two plaques commemorate the history of the area.
The first plaque, located at 8 Brussels Avenue, was placed to commemorate the first granite rocks taken from Modderfontein’s first quarry after dynamite was used to dislodge them.
The second plaque marked a water point used by previous residents of the area.
Mr Keith Martin, head of the Modderfontein Heritage Society, unveiled the two plaques.
He said the water point was used by residents to collect water from the Klondyke Spring.
Martin gave abrief history of the area on the day.
He explained how the area was founded following the foundation of the dynamite factory in the area.
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