📷 A member of the *Schutztruppe* (colonial protection force), Windhoek, German South West Africa.

Colonial Windhoek was founded on 18 October 1890, when von Curt von François fixed the foundation stone of the fort, which is now known as the Alte Feste (Old Fortress). After 1907, development accelerated as indigenous people migrated from the countryside to the growing town to seek work. More European settlers arrived from Germany and South Africa. Businesses were erected on Kaiser Street (presently Independence Avenue), and along the dominant mountain ridge over the city. At this time, Windhoek's three castles, Heinitzburg, Sanderburg, and Schwerinsburg, were built.

Image 2+3: Curt von Francois and History monument in Windhoek, capital of Namibia, which has existed since March 21, 1990
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