Tjong A Fie Legacy Building
Tjong A Fie was the Chinese Major in Medan, a first millionaire
in Sumatra. Up to now his name continues to recall in Medan City,
although he has died during 1921. In 1870 Tjong A Fie and his
older brother, Tjong Yong Hian left Moy Hian village, in Canton
(China) to travel to Tanah Deli as the contract labors in the
Tobacco plantation. These brothers were very good at seeing business
opportunities. Once they stay in Labuhan Deli capital and opened
a shop named Ban Yun Tjong. Tjong A Fie knew true the requirement
for the Chinese labors and the other expatriate that just arrived
in Tanah Deli, so in a short time he has become very rich. Until
today the old historical building that was located in Kesawan
area was Tjong A Fie family's residence, which was the first building
that built in this region.
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