Toko Kompak Explained

Toko Kompak is a historic landmark in Pasar Baru, Jakarta, Indonesia.[1] [2] It was the residence of Tio Tek Ho, Majoor der Chinezen (1896-1908), who was the penultimate head of the Chinese community in colonial Jakarta.

The building was probably built in the first half of the nineteenth century in a combination of Chinese, European and native Indonesian styles of architecture. At some point in the late colonial era, the residence was leased out and converted into a commercial store, called Sin Siong Bouw. After Independence in 1945, the name of the store was changed to Kompak.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Siahaan. Michael Teguh Adiputra. Sejarah 300 tahun di Toko Kompak Pasar Baru - ANTARA News. 19 December 2016. www.antaranews.com. Antara News. December 1, 2014.
  2. Web site: Toko Kompak: The Forgotten Chinese Heritage. Jakarta by Train. 19 December 2016. 25 April 2014.