This is the close up view of the gate of that old 1936 house at Meyer Road in my previous post. Take a closer look and you can see the letters J and S and two “human head” like as gate knobs. Anyone has any idea about this house?
Taken On : 3 Mar 2008
Archive for November, 2008
Close Up View Of Gate Of 1936 House At Meyer Road
Posted in Architecture, Still Life on November 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
1936 House At Meyer Road
Posted in Architecture on November 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
This is an interesting old house probably built in 1936 as inscribed on the top exterior wall of the house. This is probably classified under bungalow (pls correct me if I’m wrong) and located next to the junction of Fort Road and Meyer Road (opposite Katong Park and next to the old Duke Hotel). I’m [...]
Lift Upgrading
Posted in Architecture on November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is a typical scene of lift upgrading, in this case, erecting a new lift to stop at every floor in an old estate. This one is at Tampines.
Taken On : 1 Mar 2008
History Of Katong And Joo Chiat Plaque
Posted in Still Life on November 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
You can find this plaque telling you the history of Katong and Joo Chiat just outside the Katong Mall, near to the side road.
Taken On : 23 Feb 2008
Jalan Besar Shops
Posted in Architecture, Eateries, Food & Beverages on November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Some of the old interesting shops along the Jalan Besar. In this photo, you can find the old Tim Sum restaurant and also one shop selling the Nasi Lemak with the “No Lousy Fish” signboard.
Taken On : 16 Feb 2008
Berseh Food Centre
Posted in Eateries, Food & Beverages on November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Commonly known as Jalan Besar Hawker Centre. This is located along Jalan Besar just before Sim Lim Tower. I really don’t know when it is known as Berseh Food Centre… since when they started to change the term “Hawker Centre” to “Food Centre”?
Taken On : 16 Feb 2008
LAN Games Shop At Joo Chiat
Posted in Leisure on November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Lots of such LAN Games/ Internet shops in Joo Chiat and Katong area. This one with an interesting Chinese name for its shop.
Taken On : 3 Feb 2008
Joo Chiat Hotel 81
Posted in Accomodations & Hotels on November 17, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Another Hotel 81 in Joo Chiat. Is there really such a demand for hotel in Joo Chiat? I don’t know…
Taken On : 3 Feb 2008
Carpark Temple
Posted in Places Of Worship on November 4, 2008 | 3 Comments »
This temple is built in the middle of a carpark at the North Bridge Road Market and Hawker Centre. It was built in 1974 and redecorated in 1985. It has a cage for the snake.
Taken On : 30 Jan 2008
Ceylon Flats
Posted in Accomodations & Hotels, Architecture on November 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Ever wonder why there is Ceylon Flats and Ceylon Road in Singapore? Ceylonese came to Singapore in the years 1870-75. They settled around Ceylon Road, Marshall Road, Haig Road and Tanjong Katong Road. I guess this Celong Flats was built for their accomodation.
Taken On : 28 Jan 2008
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