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Indonesia, Java, Surabaya
Toendjoengan district, Surabaya (formerly Soerabaja) is Indonesias second-largest city, and the capital of the province of East Java. It is located on the northern shore of eastern Java at the mouth of the Mas River and along the edge of the Madura Strait. Date: circa 1910s
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Indies Indonesia Indonesian Java Soerabaia Soerabaja Surabaya
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of Toendjoengan district in Surabaya, Indonesia, during the 1910s. Surabaya, the second-largest city in Indonesia and the capital of East Java, is located on the northern shore of eastern Java at the mouth of the Mas River and along the edge of the Madura Strait. In this image, we see a crowded street scene filled with Dutch colonial influence. Dutch colonial rule began in Indonesia in the late 16th century and continued until the country's independence in 1949. The Dutch East Indies, as it was then known, was an important source of raw materials for European industries, including coffee, tea, sugar, and rubber. In this photograph, we see a Dutch colonial cart being pulled by two oxen, loaded with goods, making its way through the crowded streets of Toendjoengan district. The district was an important commercial hub, and this cart would have been transporting goods from the port to various destinations within the city. The people in the photograph, dressed in traditional Indonesian clothing, go about their daily business, seemingly unfazed by the presence of the Dutch colonial cart. The scene is a testament to the rich cultural diversity and complex history of Surabaya and Indonesia as a whole during the colonial era." "The photograph also showcases the unique architectural blend of Dutch colonial and Indonesian influences, with European-style buildings and traditional Indonesian houses coexisting in the background. The Mas River, which runs through the city, can be seen in the distance, adding to the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of the scene. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history and culture of Surabaya and Indonesia during the colonial era.
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