Witte Sociëteit (boven) en restaurant De Boer (onder) in Medan before 1898

"Witte Sociëteit (boven) en restaurant De Boer (onder) in Medan" is a photograph by Carl J. Kleingrothe, a Dutch photographer active in Indonesia. The photo, likely taken before 1898, depicts two buildings in Medan, Sumatra: the Witte Sociëteit (White Society) and Restaurant de Boer. The image offers a glimpse into the architecture and social life of Medan during the colonial period, with the Witte Sociëteit representing a colonial club and Restaurant de Boer reflecting a more public, commercial space. The photo's composition captures the buildings' facades and the surrounding palm trees, providing a visual context for the architecture of Medan in the late 19th century.