History of architecture in Cape Town. The first buildings were built in the fortress style used in Europe at the time... the 1600's. Flat roofs, plain walls with casement windows and yellowish cream colour, such as at the Castle of Good Hope were typical of the style. 

The Cape Dutch style includes manor homes on farms with intricate gables, but they can also include simple buildings with molded parapets such as this one. The style became prominent during the mid 1700's and extended into the 1800's overlapping with the Victorian Style.

The Victorian Style was popular during the 1800's during the reign of Queen Victoria in England. It is characterised by intricately detailed rooflines and cast iron columns on verandahs. Many large public buildings such as the houses of parliament were completed in the style, as well as many single and two storey houses.