The initial construction was commenced in 1811 by Governor General Daendels. During Raffles Administration, this building was used as a performance building under the name of Sisitsu Gekizyoo and was made by Indonesian artists like Usmar Ismail, Rosihan Anwar and HB. Yasin for organizing drama performances, music, opera and etc who venue.
In 1951-1957, this building was used for faculty of economy and faculty of law of the University of Indonesia. Following Letter of Decision of the Governor of the DKI Jakarta No. 24/1984, the function of this building was restored to be the “Art Building”. Jakarta ArtsBuilding is located at Jalan Gedung Kesenian No.1, Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta. It was built for staging cultural performance.
"Jakarta HERITAGE book (Departemen Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata)"
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