Drukkerij van de Deli Courant te Medan 1898 - 1899

This black and white photograph, taken between 1898 and 1899, depicts the printing press of the Deli Courant newspaper in Medan, Indonesia. The building is a long, rectangular structure with a tiled roof and a row of windows along each side. The building is framed by a line of trees, which adds a sense of depth and scale to the scene. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of journalism in Indonesia, and it captures a moment in time when the newspaper industry was beginning to develop in the region.