Halte Lawang 1880 - 1888

"Halte Lawang" is a black and white photograph by Herman Salzwedel, dating from 1880 to 1888. The image depicts a small train station in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia), capturing a moment in colonial history. The photograph showcases the railway tracks leading towards a modest station building, with vegetation surrounding the scene, offering a glimpse into the developing infrastructure of the region. The image is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This photograph serves as a testament to the photographic documentation of colonial expansion and the impact of modernization in Southeast Asia.