Tag Archives: Joo Chiat

A Lost Peranakan Gem at Joo Chiat’s Mangis Road

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Remember Singapore

A Peranakan gem had previously stood at 26 Mangis Road for almost a century. One of its last kinds in Singapore, the unique house was built in 1932; the year clearly inscribed on its decorative roof gable. Even though it was … Continue reading →

From Villages to Flats (Part 3) – The Traditional Shophouses

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Remember Singapore

Shophouses are commonly found in many historic cities and towns of the Southeast Asian countries, but the shophouses in Singapore and Malaysia are more similar in their architectural styles and designs, largely due to the two nations’ historical links. In … Continue reading →

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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 →