Category Archives: Historic

Singapore’s Iconic Fountains of Dreams

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Remember Singapore

Fountains were originally used to provide drinking water for the public, especially in the early Western civilisations. The ancient Romans were among the first to use fountains as decorative ornaments for their cities. During the 7th century, the Arabs built … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Historic | Tagged Kallang Park, National Theatre, Sentosa Musical Fountain, Tan Kim Seng Fountain, Whampoa Dragon Fountain | 8 Comments

Taxi! Taxi! The Evolution of Singapore’s Taxi-Cabs

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Remember Singapore

It was the end of road for the Toyota Crown taxis in Singapore, when its last batch officially walked into history in September 2014. Debuted since 1982, the Toyota Crown taxis were once one of the most common taxi-cabs on … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Historic | Tagged CityCab, NTUC Comfort, Pirate Taxi, Radio Taxi Services, SABS, SBS, SMRT, Toyota Crown, Yellow Top Taxi | 16 Comments

SCDF Heritage Gallery – Singapore’s Firefighting History

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Remember Singapore

First Fire Brigade The early fires were mostly put out by policemen, sepoys, soldiers and even prisoners. In April 1869, a voluntary firefighting force was formed, but without proper training and equipment, the early brigade was proved to be inefficient … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Bukit Ho Swee Fire, Bukit Timah Fire Station, Central Fire Station, Dennis Pump Escape, Major Pump Three, Merryweather Fire King, Singapore Civil Defence Force | 12 Comments

Raffles Place, 50 Years of Transformation

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Remember Singapore

For almost two centuries, Raffles Place has been the designated business centre of Singapore. Under Sir Stamford Raffles’ Town Plan in 1822, the hilly area at the southern side of the Singapore River was leveled to fill up the nearby … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Alkaff Arcade, Central Business District, Change Alley, Chartered Bank Chambers, John Little, Raffles Square, Robinsons Department Store, Singapore 1960s | 30 Comments

Tanglin Halt – Where the Trains used to Pass by

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Remember Singapore

Tanglin Halt. This was where the trains used to pass by, exchanging key tokens with the station master in order to receive the authority to enter the correct tracks. Express trains from Kuala Lumpur used to stop regularly at Tanglin … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural, Historic | Tagged chup lau chu, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, SIT Flats, Sri Muneeswaran Temple, Tanglin Halt | 34 Comments

The Former Changkat Changi Schools at Changi Road 10th Milestone

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Remember Singapore

In the mid-sixties, shortly after Singapore’s independence, a new primary and secondary schools named Changkat Changi were built at Changi Road 10 milestone. Changkat Changi Secondary School, an integrated secondary school, cost a hefty $1.4 million in its construction, furniture … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Historic | Tagged Changi Road 10th Milestone, Changkat Changi. Jalan Tiga Ratus, Somapah | 80 Comments

A Forgotten Past – A Bank Run Incident in Singapore

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Remember Singapore

It was early October 1974. The world economy was still suffering from the wide-spreading shocks caused by the global oil crisis that occurred a year earlier. Singapore, affected as well, posted its worst set of economic data after enjoying a double-digit … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged Aw Boon Haw, Bank Run, Chung Khiaw Bank, United Overseas Bank | 3 Comments

Searching for Singapore’s Last Water Wells

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Remember Singapore

Water wells were once part of the essential amenities for the residents in Singapore. Its water supply was used by the villagers for cooking, drinking, washing and bathing purposes. It took more than four decades before they were totally replaced … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Historic | Tagged Ann Siang Hill, Bullock Cart Water, Gu Chia Zhui, Sembawang Hot Spring, Somapah Village, Tua Jia Kar, Water Wells | 16 Comments

Singapore’s Grandfathers’ Roads – Legacies of Our Pioneers

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Remember Singapore

Last weekend, a campaign called “Is this your grandfather’s road?” was carried out at Tiong Bahru estate to discourage motorists from parking illegally and obstructing the traffic. The “grandfather’s road” phrase has been always a popular and catchy one, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural, Historic | Tagged Abraham Solomon, Ahmad Bin Ibrahim, Alberto Eber, Amber Mansions, Benjamin Henry Sheares, Cecil Clementi Smith, Cheang Hong Lim, Chew, Chew Boon Lay, Chia Ann Siang, Dr Albert Winsemius, Eu Tong Sen, Grandfathers' Roads, Grange House, Henry Lloyd, Joo Chiat, Joseph Elias, Killiney House, Lim Bo Seng, Lim Boon Keng, Lim Nee Soon, Lim Tua Tow, Mohamed Eunos bin Abdullah, Neo Tiew, Robert Fullerton, Seah Liang Seah, Singapore Pioneers, Sir Henry Keppel, Sir Stamford Raffles, Syed Ali bin Mohammed Al-Junied, Syed Shaikh bin Abdul Rahman Alkaff, Tan Kim Seng, Tan Tock Seng, Thomas Oxley, Veerasamy Naidu, Whampoa Hoo Ah Kay, William Farquhar, Zubir Said | 63 Comments

A Forgotten Past – Two Decades of Chaos

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Remember Singapore

The quiet night of 8th December 2013 would be remembered for years to come, as Singaporeans were shocked by the news of a riot erupting at Little India. Most expressed disbelief, as riots and violent strikes were almost unheard of … Continue reading →