Tugu Church is located at Jalan Raya Tugu No. 20, Koja, North Jakarta. The construction was commenced in 1747 by a landlord Julius Vink, who built a large land in Cilincing area as a substitute of the church destroyed in 1740 during the Chinese mutiny in Batavia. The church was designed for the slaves who gained freedom (Mardijkers). The restoration region of the Pillar was located in the Semper District, Kecamatan Cilincing, Jakarta Utara. This region had the important meaning for the history of the Jakarta City, especially because of being the settlement of Portuguese and his descendants since the 18 century up to now. Since long ago the famous pillar because of music Keroncong and his old church that was built in 1744.
At this time although the area of the Pillar developed in line with the change in the Jakarta city, but the characteristics of the Pillar as the settlement of Portuguese still visible clear. To maintain this historic region the Government of the Special Capital District of Jakarta province maintained the area of the Pillar as the area that was protected. Then therefore, all the actions took the form of the demolition, reform and the transfer of buildings and all the objects that were on this land only could be carried out with a Governor's permission of Capital District OF Jakarta.
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Cathedral Church is located at Jalan Katedral No. 7, Central Jakarta. The real name is Saint Mary Church and has been built 2 times in Gothic style. Cathedral I is situated at Weltervreden and baptized at February 1810 by Monsignour Nelissen and father of Saint Lodovicus. In 1826, this church was burned into ashes. Then Cathedral II was established on February 1830, baptized by Monsignour Prinsen in the name of Saint May.
The location is the same as Saint Mary Church at this present time. In 1882, added two towers in the front of the church. But again, the beautiful church became ruins on May 1890. In 1891, a new church was built “a Cathedral” but stopped on January 16, 1898 the construction was continued. On April 21, 1901 the church was officially opened with best oral of blessing by Bishop E. S. Luypen.
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Si Pitung’s House or commonly named “Tall House of Marunda”, is located in the area of Marunda Island, Cilincing, North Jakarta. It was built in the early days of the 20th century. At that time the owner was called H. Syafiuddin, a “sero” businessman. Later, according to local people, Si Pitung robbed this house. The building which is dominated by wooden frame, supported by 40 wooden pillars, has 10 sets of windows, 4 sets of doors, 2 wooden stairs (front and rears) and wooden floor. It has a Bugese architectural design referring to a Phinisi boat shaves. This kind of house-shape is culture of coastal community in building their house using stage construction, to avoid danger of heavy waves often rolling on shore.
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This compound is located at Jalan Proklamasi No. 56, Menteng, Central Jakarta, which was previously called Jalan Pegangsaan Timur No. 56. The monumental historical aspect of this location is that the independence of the Republic of Indonesia proclaimed here on August 17, 1945 at 10.00 hours, Java time. Originally this yard compound was the yard of the residence of Ir. Soekarno, the first President of Republic of Indonesia, which was selected to be the venue for proclaiming the independence of the Republic. This location has become very important for the younger generation in tracing back the history of the founding fathers of the State of Indonesia.
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The Post and the Credit Transfer is located at Jalan Pos No. 1, Pasar Baru, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta. Built in around the middle of the 19th century and was the first Post Office in Jakarta. At the upper part of the building a “PTT” writing stands for “Post Telegraph Telephone”. The designation for a PTT building lasted until the early years of the Indonesia independence.
During the physical revolution the name of this office was changed into Post and Telegraph Office of Pasar Baru and the commonly know as Post and Cable Office of Pasar Baru. In 1963 this building name Capital City Post Building or Post Office of Jakarta Raya Capital City. On 23 November 1961 Post Credit Transfer and Cheques Office was established with its office in this building until today bearing the name of Post and Credit Transfer Office of Jakarta.
The specific Dutch architecture is clearly see
n at its recess and decorative glasses at the front part the building. At a glance it looks like the building of the Railway Station of Jakarta Kota. The roof is made of iron sheeting support by flat iron posts, making a high curve shape like Railway Station platform. In totality, this building did not experience any physical changes and is still very strong. The front part the building is elevated; it is now used as Telegraph Office of Pasar Baru.
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The compound of the Palang Building is located at Jalan Kakap No. 1-3, Penjaringan, North Jakarta (previously called Werfstraat). The Building has European architecture design, with construction of a mixture between brick pillars and wooden beams, built in 17th century. The original function of the building was as shipyard and for controlling the incoming and outgoing ship to Kali Besar. Historically this building is a remnant of heritage of the old days that still functioned. Its presence also contribute to track the history of Jakarta, also has a determining function for the trade activities of the VOC (Dutch East Indies Company), especially sailing/harbor activities in Jakarta.
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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.
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