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Wisma BCA Salatiga

Wisma BCA Salatiga is a building proposed for potential designation as a cultural heritage site. It is located at No. 15 Diponegoro Street, Salatiga Village, Sidorejo District, Salatiga City, Central Java Province. Durin

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Overview

Wisma BCA Salatiga is a building proposed for potential designation as a cultural heritage site. It is located at No. 15 Diponegoro Street, Salatiga Village, Sidorejo District, Salatiga City, Central Java Province. During the gemeente (municipality) period, this structure served as a retreat house, symbolizing the characteristics of a modern city. As of 2025, the building remains well-preserved and continues to function as the office of Bank Central Asia (BCA) in Salatiga City.

Condition

Wisma BCA Salatiga is located in a strategic area on Diponegoro Road, which was formerly known as Toentangscheweg. During the municipal administration, this area developed into a city center known as Europeesche Wijk. According to Prakosa and Supangkat, the area was exclusively designated for Europeans, Foreign Easterners, and natives with incomes equivalent to those of European employees, classified as category A (the highest salary grade). The building is estimated to be over 100 years old. It retains its classic tower, which has been repurposed as a machine room for automated teller machines. In the past, it was known as de Mestein Pensioenshotel (the Pensioners' Hotel). Wisma BCA Salatiga serves as an example of a hotel and lodging facility in Salatiga City, typical of modern cities from its era.

Designed in an Art Deco style with Gothic ornaments and pointed windows, it was originally a retreat house for individuals recovering from illness, based on the belief that the location could aid recovery. As of 2025, the building remains in excellent condition and serves as the BCA office in Salatiga City. Wisma BCA Salatiga has been listed as a cultural heritage site in Salatiga under Inventory Number 11-73/Sla/10.

External links

* Cultural Heritage Building to Be Converted into a Mall. * Cultural Heritage Building Threatened with Destruction. * The Dilemma of Preserving Cultural Heritage Objects in Salatiga. * The Most Beautiful City in Central Java is Salatiga. * Salatiga: The Legacy of a Garrison Town on the Slopes of Mount Merbabu.

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