Ode to the Optometrist

I had read about this old optometrist building in downtown Cape Town and decided to make an effort to see the storefront.

Downtown Cape Town is full of great examples of art deco architecture. Muller’s is one of the few remaining examples of street level art deco storefronts.

Entering into the building, the interior has been kept close to the original layout. It’s dark but priceless.

While marveling at the interior we happened to run into Mr. Muller who was just exiting the building when we entered. After a brief conversation, we were invited to view the museum on the third floor.

Rising to the third floor in an original cage elevator, we engaged in a lengthy conversation about sailboats and not the museum!

A lovely exchange was had learning about the Muller family history and the business, and then we were off to lunch.