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Kosmos Algemene Handelaar is a historic general dealer store located in Fauresmith, Free State, established in 1882. The building is a notable example of 19th-century commercial architecture in the region, reflecting the economic history of the small town. Fauresmith itself was founded in 1849 and is one of the oldest towns in the Free State, known for its well-preserved historical buildings and as the site of the first diamond discovery in South Africa in 1867. The store operated as a general trading post, serving the local farming community and travelers, and remains a landmark in the town's heritage precinct.

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