Tag Archives: Middle Road

Goodbye to the Iconic Landmarks of Shaw Tower and Liang Court

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Remember Singapore

The downtown area saw a couple of changes this year with the demolition and redevelopment of long-time landmarks in Shaw Tower (also known as Shaw Towers) and Liang Court. Shortly after Singapore’s independence, particularly in the seventies, it was an … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Beach Road, Canninghill Piers, Carnival Cinemas, Clarke Quay, Daimaru, Hotel New Otani, Jade Theatre, Kinokuniya, Liang Court, Liang Court Regency, Middle Road, Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay, Prince Theatre, Shaw Organisation, Shaw Tower, Somerset Liang Court Singapore | 10 Comments

The Colourful Landmark of Selegie Arts Centre

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Remember Singapore

Tucked in the corner of Selegie Road and Prinsep Street, the three-storey wedge-shaped building is an eye-catching landmark, largely due to its odd shape and rows of window panes painted in bright cheerful colours. The formal address of this building … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Arts Housing Scheme, Loke Wan Tho Gallery, Middle Road, National Arts Council, Photographic Society of Singapore, Prinsep Street, Selegie Arts Centre, Selegie Road, Urban Redevelopment Authority, Waterloo Street Arts Belt | 3 Comments

A Brief Jewish History in Singapore

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Remember Singapore

After the British East India Company established Singapore as a trading post in 1819, various trading communities began to arrive and settle on the island, one of which was the Jewish community. Although there was only a handful of them … Continue reading →