Het telefoonkantoor in Surabaya 1876 - 1884

"Het telefoonkantoor in Surabaya" (The telephone office in Surabaya), a black and white photograph by Herman Salzwedel, depicts a small, octagonal building surrounded by trees. The photograph was taken sometime between 1876 and 1884, capturing the early days of telephone technology in Surabaya, Indonesia. This photograph offers a glimpse into the architectural landscape and technological development of Surabaya during the late 19th century. The image is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, measuring 21.4 cm in height and 27.5 cm in width.