Red Shop Building

Red shop building is located at Jalan Kali Besar No. 7, West Jakarta. It was built in 1730 and was the residence of Governor General Van Imhoff (1705-1750). Previously this building was called Hoofd Kantoor Jacobons/PN, Setia Negara. The name "Toko Merah" was given after the color of the building interior, which major part, are red with the carving also in red. The construction consists of two building, and had saveral changes of owner like the son of Governor General Mossel, called Philippine Theodore Mossel, then to the windows of Governor General Reiner de Klerk and of Van der Parra. In 1743 - 1755 it was Naval Academy and in 1787-1808 it was the Guest House for officials. Before World War II these two building were renovated by the Bank Voor Indie and later it became an office.


"Jakarta HERITAGE book (Jakarta City Government Tourism Office)"