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Istana Negara 1947
Paleis Rijswijk, now Istana Negara, in 1947 Four innocent children playing and wandering around the gardens of Paleis Rijswijk (now Istana Negara), possibly unaware of the important developments that happened inside this majestic white building. At the time of this...
Jalan Hayam Wuruk 1951
Jalan Hayam Wuruk, formerly Molenvliet Oost, in 1951 A rare colour photo of an iconic building on Jalan Hayam Wuruk 56-57, formerly Molenvliet Oost. On the left is the famous Tek Sun Ho "Eerste Weltevredensche Koffiebranderij" (First Coffee Roastery in Weltevreden),...
Historic tombstones in Taman Prasasti [VIDEO]
Very soon we will publish the book 250 YEARS IN OLD JAKARTA. It will tell the story of more than two centuries of Bik family in Jakarta, as well as the fascinating history of Tanah Abang, one of the oldest districts in Jakarta, dating back...
Taman Glodok 1954
Taman Glodok Djakarta, looking south, in 1954 A unique and colourful photo taken just south of Pasar Glodok, looking south towards the start of the former Molenvliet canal. At the front of the photo is where Jalan Hayam Wuruk (left) and Jalan Gajah Mada (right behind...
Jalan Hayam Wuruk 1954
Jalan Hayam Wuruk in 1954 A lively and colourful scene along the east side of the former Molenvliet canal in a rare colour photo of 65 years ago. Prominent at the front the characteristic washing ladies who have featured on so many historic Molenvliet pictures and who...
The street that beforehand was known as Laan Holle (Holle Lane)
JL SABANG 1937 - What is now officially named as Jalan Haji Agus Salim on Jakarta maps is still known and often referred to as Jalan Sabang, the street name that was given in July 1950 to the street that beforehand was known as Laan Holle (Holle Lane). The street ran...
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