Driefontein Farmhouse River Club

Built in 1906 on portion of the farm Driefontein, this farmhouse accurately reflects the turn-of-the-century rural lifestyle. Adolf and Elsa Wilhelmi arrived from Germany in 1891, driven by a sense of adventure, They settled in this area and supplied the young growing mining town with fresh farm produce. At the outbreak of the Anglo-Boer War, Adolf joined the Boer Commandos, was imprisoned and faced internment. He returned to Germany instead. When war ended he returned to Driefontein and built this house. (Blue plaque research)