It started in 1901 and was completed in 1902 - hence the two dates on the gables. The stones were quarried at the Point in Mossel Bay. Two stained glass windows depicting life on the River Thames can be found on the Bland Street side. The Good Shed is a shopping haven, housing more than 30 arts and crafts and specialty trades under one roof. Moving down to the Point area, one discovers unique skills and craftsmanship in the Historic Point Bungalows, where an astonishing range of fishing gear and equipment are produced or repaired by local craftsmen.
Every surfboard is a masterpiece for the individual who orders.
On route from the Point through Marsh Street, another must stop is the famous Fynbos Shop, named for the wide variety of indigenous Fynbos and flower products from the local area. People visit from afar to experience this haven of hand made gifts and crafts. A wide variety of artists dwell in the country side on the outskirts of town. One such venue is the farm Buffelsfontein, where local farm workers trained in the ancient European art of Paper Mach delight visitors with their skillful methods and beautiful finished products. On the neighboring Muller's Farm, established artist and craftsmen produce and sell their original products in tranquil surroundings.