Jam Gadang - Bukittinggi
a brief History
Jam Gadang was founded by the Dutch East Indies Government on the orders of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. This clock was a gift for the secretary (controleur) of the City of Bukittinggi (Fort de Kock), which was owned at that time, namely HR Rookmaaker.
The construction of this clock tower was built by the original Minangkabau architect, Jazid Rajo Mangkuto Sutan Gigi Ameh. Its construction was completed in 1926 with official funds reaching 3,000 Guilders.
The Clock Tower building has 4 levels. The first level is the officer's room, the second level is where the clock weight pendulum. While on the third level is the place of the clock machine and the fourth level is the top of the tower where the clock bell is placed. On the bell at the top is written the name of the manufacturer of this clock machine.