Jam Gadang | Bukittinggi | Indonesia

urix99 · February 12th, 2012, 09:08 AM

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.

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 of Indonesia. 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.

Clock structure

Each clock face has a diameter of 80 centimeters. Its base is 13 metres long and 4 metres wide, and it stands 26 metres tall.

One unique feature of the clock is that it uses "IIII" for the number 4 instead of the traditional Roman number "IV". Based on a local story, the figure four made of four vertical lines represents the four persons who died while constructing the building.

The laying of the Jam Gadang cornerstone was done by the 6-year-old son of Rook Maker, the city secretary of Bukittinggi at the time.

Location:Bukittinggi

Height: 26 metres (85 ft)

Beginning date: 1926

Dedicated to: Bukittinggi City Secretary
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jam_Gadang

more picts:

http://ilham0191.wordpress.com/2011/...i-bukittinggi/

http://www.indonesia.travel/id/desti...253/jam-gadang

http://www.ramiblog.net/2011/06/seja...kittinggi.html

http://getlostinminangland.blogspot....1_archive.html

http://thearoengbinangproject.com/20...ta-jam-gadang/

Budi_anduk · February 12th, 2012, 03:09 PM

woow, awesome

8/10

oompaloompa · February 14th, 2012, 10:13 PM

6/10

Srdjan Adamovic · February 18th, 2012, 10:33 PM

8.5/10

xJamaax · February 25th, 2012, 12:47 PM

7/10

smg820 · April 14th, 2012, 05:16 AM

8,5/10

Dakaro · April 14th, 2012, 03:30 PM

10/10

vankovic · June 9th, 2012, 06:48 AM

Be sure and proud,, hanya 2 mesin yang digunakan pada tower itu,, satu di jam gadang satunya di big ben..

Hudyana · July 7th, 2012, 09:35 AM

10/10
entah mengapa dari kecil aku senang sekali melihat pict jam gadang

Kulla · July 30th, 2012, 09:17 PM

7/10

mecanico242 · August 17th, 2012, 11:28 PM

8/10

UjaiDidida · August 18th, 2012, 10:14 PM

built in 1926?? it should get more than 10/10!

Fayeddd · August 19th, 2012, 09:16 AM

10/10 built in 1926 make it ten!

Happy Man · March 20th, 2013, 10:37 AM

8/10

Nikkodemo · March 21st, 2013, 06:28 PM

7/10

bozenBDJ · May 17th, 2013, 06:03 AM

10/10

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February 12th, 2012, 09:08 AM	#1
urix99 Sumatera Barat // Hyorin Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Sumatera - East Kalimantan,Indonesia Posts: 3,226 Likes (Received): 58	Jam Gadang \| Bukittinggi \| Indonesia 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. 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 of Indonesia. 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. Clock structure Each clock face has a diameter of 80 centimeters. Its base is 13 metres long and 4 metres wide, and it stands 26 metres tall. One unique feature of the clock is that it uses "IIII" for the number 4 instead of the traditional Roman number "IV". Based on a local story, the figure four made of four vertical lines represents the four persons who died while constructing the building. The laying of the Jam Gadang cornerstone was done by the 6-year-old son of Rook Maker, the city secretary of Bukittinggi at the time. Location:Bukittinggi Height: 26 metres (85 ft) Beginning date: 1926 Dedicated to: Bukittinggi City Secretary http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jam_Gadang more picts: http://ilham0191.wordpress.com/2011/...i-bukittinggi/ http://www.indonesia.travel/id/desti...253/jam-gadang http://www.ramiblog.net/2011/06/seja...kittinggi.html http://getlostinminangland.blogspot....1_archive.html http://thearoengbinangproject.com/20...ta-jam-gadang/ __________________ Photos of Indonesian Riverside City Fly Over Kelok 9 \| West Sumatera \| Sumbar - Riau Connection Pesisir Selatan \| Little Paradiso of West Sumatera Part I Part II West Sumatera Part III Visit Tanah Grogot Thread Visit Sumatera Barat 2013 \| Indonesia Beautiful Highland Destinations My Flickr Galleries Last edited by urix99; October 10th, 2012 at 03:51 PM.

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