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Ou Plaas Cooler is a historical building located in Postmasburg, Northern Cape, dating to 1889. The structure served as a cooling facility (cooler) on a farm, reflecting the agricultural practices of the late 19th century in the region. Postmasburg itself was established in 1892, but the area had earlier farming and mining activity, including the discovery of manganese deposits in the early 20th century. The cooler is a rare surviving example of vernacular farm infrastructure from the pre-industrial era in the Northern Cape, though specific details about its original use or architectural features are limited in published records.

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