Old Padang City Hall, Cultural property in Kampung Jawa, Indonesia.
Old Padang City Hall is an administrative building in Kampung Jawa with a four-sided clock tower at one corner and Art Deco elements on its windows and decorative walls. The structure has remained intact despite multiple earthquakes in the region.
Architect Thomas Karsten designed this administrative building in 1931 and construction was completed in 1936. The building served as the city's main administrative center until government offices were relocated elsewhere.
The building displays Dutch colonial architecture with decorative ventilation elements and details from the early 20th century. These design features shape how the structure appears and functions in the city today.
The building sits on Jalan Mohammad Yamin in the city center and is accessible to visitors. The central location makes it easy to reach on foot and explore the surrounding neighborhood.
The building is planned to transform into a Heritage Museum after the city administration moved elsewhere. This conversion protects the structure while opening it for public visits and education.
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