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The oldest remains of the Dutch settlement and Aruba's oldest building, '''Fort Zoutman''', was built in 1796 for protection against pirates and enemies. In 1868, the '''Willem III Tower''' was added to the Fort and served as Aruba's first public clock and as a lighthouse equipped with a spire and petrol lamp. After the light was extinguished in the tower, Fort Zoutman housed for almost a century different organizations like government offices, police department, library, post office and a prison. Today the buildings house the Historical Museum, which is a museum displaying many artifacts from Aruba's earliest through those reminiscent of colonial times up to the present day.