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A Historical Brief of Balestier’s Red Chinese Temple and Wayang Stage

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Remember Singapore

The Balestier Road’s Chinese temple, albeit relatively small in size and stature compared to other Chinese temples in Singapore, has a long history that dated back to the mid-19th century. Named Goh Chor Tua Pek Kong Temple, it was established … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Religious | Tagged Balestier Plantation, Balestier Road, Goh Chor Tua Pek Kong Temple, Joseph Balestier, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan, Tua Pek Kong | Leave a comment

The Colonial Charms of Wessex Estate’s Black and White Houses

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Remember Singapore

Even as the rapid development of the one-north biomedical, media and other engineering industries creep towards its doorstep, a walk around Wessex Estate, off Portsdown Road, still makes one feel he has travelled back in time. Wessex Estate’s clusters of … Continue reading →

Posted in Exotic, General | Tagged Housing And Development Board, Jalan Hang Jebat, Jurong Town Corporation, Pasir Panjang Army Children's School, Portsdown Road, Wessex Estate, Wessex Estate Malay School, Westbourne Road, Weyhill Close, Whitchurch Road, Whitechurch Road, Wilton Close, Woking Road | 27 Comments

Singapore Bicentennial 2019 – A Note to Remember

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Remember Singapore

The Singapore Bicentennial commemorative $20 note was launched in June 2019, marking Singapore’s long 200 years of journey in becoming a vibrant city and a nation. It also pays tribute to the many generations of Singapore’s forefathers, who arrived from … Continue reading →

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From Nee Soon Village to Springleaf Park

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Remember Singapore

Taking a stroll at the quiet tranquil Springleaf Park today, it is difficult to imagine that 30 years ago, this place was a bustling centre of activities. The well-known Nee Soon Village had once existed here, along Sungei Seletar, at … Continue reading →

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The Architectural Legacy of Pearl Bank Apartments

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Remember Singapore

Located on top of Pearl’s Hill, the Pearl Bank Apartments was built in 1976, and designed by local architect Tan Cheng Siong in a unique horseshoe shape when viewed from the above. At 113m tall, the building offered its residents … Continue reading →

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The Vanished Colourful Landmark of Rochor

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Remember Singapore

The colourful Rochor Centre flats, previously bounded by Rochor Road, Ophir Road and Queen Street, had seen their demolition completed. Motorists could no longer see the eye-catching landmark on their ways along the busy Rochor Road and Ophir Road. The … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Fu Lu Shou Complex, Housing And Development Board, Interim Upgrading Programme, Kelantan Complex, Little Johor, North-South Corridor, Ophir Road, Queen Street, Queen Street Bus Terminal, Queen Street Taxi Terminal, Rochor Centre, Rochor Road, Sim Lim Square, Sim Lim Tower, Singapore 1970s, Singapore 1980s, Tanjong Pagar Plaza | 1 Comment

Singapore Bicentennial 2019 – The Arrivals and Their Contributions

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Remember Singapore

Singapore celebrates its bicentennial year, the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival, in 2019. One of the commemorative events is the setting up of four statues beside the existing Raffles statue along the Singapore River. Although the bicentennial is … Continue reading →

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The Lone HDB Block at Moulmein

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Remember Singapore

Standing at the junction of Moulmein Road and Exit 7A of the Central Expressway (CTE), Block 69 cuts a lonely figure, being the only Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in the vicinity. It was an unusual scene, as HDB … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Central Expressway, Communicable Disease Centre, Housing And Development Board, Main Upgrading Programme, Moulmein Road, Moulmein View | 5 Comments

From Old Cemetery to Vibrant New Town; A Peck San Theng Heritage Gallery

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Remember Singapore

After two years of conceptualisation, and supported by the National Heritage Board, the Kwong Wai Siew Peck San Theng Heritage Gallery was officially opened in June 2018, showcasing the history of Peck San Theng Cemetery, and its transformation into the … Continue reading →

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End of Era for Normanton Park, and other HUDC Estates

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Remember Singapore

The Housing and Urban Development Company (HUDC) scheme was started in 1974 to suit the aspiration of the middle-income residents in owning private homes, and to give the owners more control in the management and maintenance of their properties. Construction … Continue reading →