Jakarta History Museum



Originally is Stadhuis or balaikota Batavia. Dutch architect team built Jorisz Willem Van de Velde, Bartel van der Valk and Jan Kemmer in the year 1706. Laying the first stone by Willemina Petronella van Horn (daughter of Governor-General Joan van Horn). Balaikota as the first (1627-1707). Three years (1707-1710) Stadhuis done.

Stadhuis no other Dutch central government. Farrago managed it in there: From trade to the marriage. Until the redemption of slaves. DOELOE people know, "talk of building".

Move to the former Stadhuis old. Heat, dust and noisy vehicles beleaguer its. There are ground water permeate foundation walls and buildings. Kusen, wood ceiling, and the cantilever beam partially rotten termite eaten accidentally.

Stadhuis the majestic, now a museum looks tired. Did we care? An old building, which saves a lot of stories.