Round Tower (Kuching)

The Round Tower
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General information
TypeFort
AddressJalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Completed1886
Technical details
Floor count2

The Round Tower is a historical building in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

History

The Round Tower was constructed in 1886 as a fort but was never used for military purposes. Up until 1947 it was used as a public dispensary serving the adjoining hospital (today the Textile Museum Sarawak). Later, it was occupied by the Labour Department and then by the judiciary as a court registry. In 2004, it was it was used by the Sarawak Craft Council who displayed handicrafts, and around 2000 it was converted into a cafe and restaurant.[1][2][3][4]

Description

The building consists of two floors with two round towers at its corners, with the date of its construction inscribed on its facade. It was registered as a state heritage building under the Sarawak Heritage Ordinance 1993 (SCHO) in 1985.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Robinson, Daniel (2011). Borneo. Internet Archive. Footscray, Vic. : Lonely Planet. p. 160. ISBN 978-1-74179-215-7.
  2. ^ "Kuching - The Round Tower | Sarawak Tourism Board". www.sarawaktourism.com. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  3. ^ CyrilDason (2016-06-29). "Historical places in Kuching / Kuching heritage trail". KuchingBorneo. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  4. ^ a b Churchill Edward (2021-02-10). "Abdul Karim: Leasing out heritage buildings can add value, ensure conservation". Borneo Post Online. Retrieved 2024-11-13.

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