MMM brings life to Springs’ oldest piece
The oldest piece in Springs has been moved to a new home.
Springs’ oldest heritage piece, the Queen Wilhelmina Orange Tree Fence, which was placed near the Springs station in 1898, has been moved.
It has found its new home at the Mining and Military Museum after 126 years. The museum’s founder, Tony da Cruz, speaks of this restoration as the story of rebirth and rejuvenation.
“The fence will be placed around a young orange tree as they did years ago.”
Dalene Wells of Metal Sculpting, the company in charge of the primary restoration, says she was inspired to help because of her strong belief in the spirit of community.
“You also can’t forget about history. It’s important to know there are people who are passionate about our history and are trying to keep it alive.”
The Springs Mining and Military museum extends their gratitude to the company as the final touches are being made on the fence to make it more beautiful.
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