Jam Gadang
(literally "Massive Clock") is a clocktower and
major landmark of the
city of Bukit Tinggi, West
Sumatra, Indonesia. It is located in the centre of the city, near the
main market, Pasar Atas, and is
a tourist attraction. This clocktower has large clocks on each
side and was given the name "Jam Gadang"
History
The structure was built in 1926 during the
Dutch colonial
era, as a gift from the
Queen to city's
controleur. It was designed by
architects Yazin and Sutan Gigi Ameh. Originally a
rooster figure
was placed on the apex, but it was changed into a
Jinja-like
ornament during the
Japanese occupation. Following
Indonesian independence, it was
reshaped to its present form resembling traditional
Minangkabaun roofs (see
Rumah
gadang). It is said to have cost 3,000
guilder.
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