Singapura - the Malay name for present Singapore. It was believed to have derived from a sanskrit word, meaning "Lion City". During the Srivijaya Empire in the 7th Century, a Prince from Pelambang,Sang Nila Utama saw a "lion' in the island of Singapore - hence he named the place, Singapura. It could have been a tiger that he saw. Singapore is still signed as Singapura by the Malayan Railways ( Keretapi Tana Melaya )when visitors arrive into Singapore via the KTM Railway Station in Tanjong Pagar
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Heritage Prewar Shophouse
Uniquely constructed 1st floors of prewar houses along Sam Leong Road. Unfortunately, the signages have blocked part of the beauty of the buildings
Beautifully decorated & painted facades ( 1st floors) of prewar shophouses along Sam Leong Road. Note the balconys - great to have a cuppa coffee lounging on the balcony and watching the world passing by below...
Monday, August 23, 2010
Heritage Prewar Shophouse
Heritage Prewar House
A two & a half(?) storey prewar heritage house along Stanley Street. Notice the side door on the right to access the higher floors
The interior of a renovated prewar shophouse. Noticed that they have included the access staircase to the upper floors in the building instead of from the side door outside.
Fullerton Building - Fullerton Hotel, Singapore
The Fullerton Singapore, as chronicled in a picture, along with others, placed in the underpass of Fullerton. It has been reported that this same tunnel has been in used by the Post Office to sent surface mails to waiting ships, from the pier.
A view of the General Post Office in the 1960's - the counter table was reputed to be the longest One Piece table in Asia during that time.
The Fullerton Building was named after Robert Fullerton, first Governor of the Straits Settlement from 1826-1829. The building was designed by Major P H Keys of Keys & Dowdeswell, a Shanghai firm of architects ( Dowdeswell was the chief assistant architect to Keys).
Construction of the building began in February 1924 and was completed in June 1928. The successful tenders and contractors for the project was Perry & Co. Overseas Ltd London.
I have decided to post the picture of the stone on the building's pillar, which was inscribed with the building's architect, contractor & the date of completion because funnily enough, I have passed by the same location so many times, but did not noticed it until now - an interesting observation whilst waiting for the bus...
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