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Menganalisis Sejarah Kantor Pos Medan Pristi Suhendro Lukitoyo; Muhammad Arif Fauzi; Oktavina Sijabat; Rahel Exclesya; Yesi Astasia
Journal of Citizen Research and Development Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Mei 2026
Publisher : CV. Rayyan Dwi Bharata

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57235/jcrd.v3i1.8473

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1.What is the background of the establishment of the Medan Post Office 2. Who is the founder of the Medan Post Office 3. Where is the Medan Post Office located 4. When was the Medan Post Office founded 5. Why was the Medan Post Office founded 6. What are the roles and functions of the Medan Post Office in providing services. Research Objectives As befits writing, it must have goals and benefits. The purpose of writing this paper is to fulfill the assignment from Mrs. Dr. Rosmaida Sinaga, M.Hum as a Lecturer for the course “Indonesian History of the Colonial Period” besides that, she also answered from the problem formulations that had been made. The benefits of writing are to add to the author’s insight regarding “The History of the Medan Post Office in the Dutch Colonial Period (1911-1942)”. The research method used by the author is the historical method or historical method. Heuristics is a step in the work of historians to find and collect historical sources or evidence. The Medan post office building which was first established by the Dutch colonial government during the leadership of Resident J. Ballot which is located around Medan Merdeka Square (formerly Esplanade Field) was built by an architect named Ir. S. Snuyf from BOW (Burgelijke Openbare Werken) or the Dutch East Indies government public works service for Indonesia at that time. From the beginning of its establishment, the Medan post office had a function, namely as a place or means of sending existing letters or goods. Where in carrying out its functions in sending letters using postcards and others by using postage as a sign of settlement.
The Transformation of the Functions and Architectural Values of the Medan Post Office as a Cultural Heritage Site in Medan City Lister Eva Simangunsong; Rieke Corry Br Tarigan; Doly Simarmata; Dea Hutapea; Oktavina Sijabat
Local History & Heritage Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Medan Resource Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57251/lhh.v6i1.2090

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The Medan Post Office, currently known as Pos Bloc Medan, is one of the most prominent Dutch colonial heritage buildings in North Sumatra, possessing significant historical, architectural, and cultural value. Built in 1909 and inaugurated in 1911, the building originally served as a center for postal and communication services during the colonial period. This study aims to examine the historical development of the Medan Post Office, analyze its colonial architectural characteristics, and explore its functional transformation into Pos Bloc Medan as a strategy for cultural heritage preservation in Medan. This research employed a qualitative descriptive method, with data collected through literature review, observation, and documentation, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The findings indicate that the Medan Post Office exhibits a hybrid colonial architectural style that combines European design elements with adaptations to tropical environmental conditions. The study further reveals that transforming the building into Pos Bloc Medan has preserved its historical and architectural authenticity while introducing new functions as a creative public space, community center, and platform for local economic activities. This transformation represents a successful implementation of adaptive reuse, demonstrating that heritage conservation can remain relevant to contemporary urban needs without compromising historical values.
Co-Authors Dea Hutapea Doly Simarmata Lister Eva Simangunsong Muhammad Arif Fauzi Pristi Suhendro Lukitoyo Rahel Exclesya Rieke Corry Br Tarigan Yesi Astasia