You Have Never Seen Indonesia Like This Before – 30 Rare Historical Pictures

A blast from the past; these images that range from the late 1800’s to the early 20th century will make you wonder about the glory of Indonesia’s rich history. Immortalized by these rare and beautiful pictures; we give you an insight look into a distant memory in a not so distant world.

Pharmacy in Java – Circa 1880

Surabaya – 1890

The De Jong Family – 1914

Semarang – 1915

Belgian Postcard Portraying Java – Date Unknown

Surabaya – 1925

Tram Batavia – Circa 1920

KLM Freight Label – 1930

A Balinese Woman – 1930

Dutch Tourists in Bali – 1939

Surabaya – Circa 1940

RNIA Tourism Advert – Circa 1940

Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy and President Soekarno – Circa 1960s

Glodok – 1953

Batavia Dentist – Circa 1950

Jl. Sudirman, Jakarta – 1968

Jakarta – Circa 1965

Bandung Cinema Complex – Date Unknown

Alun Alun, Bandung – Circa 1960

Jl. Sudirman – 1969

Ekspres Magazine – 1970

Muhammad Ali – 1973

Poster for Ali vs Lubbers Fight – 1973

Vespa Factory – Circa 1975

Madiun – 1973

Top Magazine – 1977

Kuta Beach, Bali – Circa 1980

Bundaran HI, Jakarta – Circa 1980

Bundaran HI, Jakarta – Circa 1980

Jl. Legian, Bali, – 1988

Note: The accuracy of dates in this article varies. All images are courtesy of Indonesia Tempoe Dulu – FB page link