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3030 DESTINATION

Various kind of
ceramic jars from
Asia and Europe are
imported to the Pasar
Ular, North Jakarta,
where they are sold
for varied range of
prices.
Credit:
Dharma W.

edged vertical and horizontal lines that Back in the past, the station had separate waiting
dominates its façade. Not to forget the curved rooms for the noblemen and the Europeans,
shape detail at each side of the platforms. also for passengers in the first, second, third
Besides its outstanding architectural and class and economic class. All of the interiors
historical values, the instagenic spots that and building parts remain preserved until today,
the station has becomes its main attraction. including its bar table at the noblemen’s waiting
room.
The station building, which was a masterpiece
from Ir.C.W. Koch, an engineer from Staats
Spoorwegen, played an important role for
the economic, social and political activities
during the governance of Batavia in 1925-
1942. It served major part as the main
entrance to the city of Batavia. “If we’d sold black market products, it
would’ve been closed long time ago.”
For its historical value, Tanjung Priok Station
is determined as tangible cultural heritage,
as stated in the Gubernatorial Decree
- Novi, trader at Pasar Ular Permai.
No.475/1993, March 29, 1993; and Decree of

Minister of Culture and Tourism No.PM.13/
PW.007/MKP/05, April 25, 2005.

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