Linden, Gauteng
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History
Prior to the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand in 1886, the suburb lay on land on one of the original farms called Klipfontein.[1] It became a suburb in 1901 and possibly named Johannes van der Linde who laid out the land with Lourens Geldenhuys.[1] Prior to the land being surveyed, it was used to grow fruit.[2]Template:Rp In 1937, it became part of the City of Johannesburg.[2]Template:Rp
In recent years, a number of street cafes have relocated to Linden from Melville.[3]
Gallery
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Fourth Avenue, Linden
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NG Kerk, Linden
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Gereformeerde Kerk, Linden
References
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