Tag Archives: River Valley Road

Landmarks of Yesteryears – Whampoa Ice House

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Remember Singapore

The old godown with Victorian wrought-iron balustrades was a landmark along the Singapore River for more than a century. It was the Whampoa Ice House, Singapore’s first ice house that opened in 1854. Hoo Ah Kay (1816-1880), better known as … Continue reading →

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Old Hill Street Police Station, the Iconic Colourful Landmark by the Singapore River

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Remember Singapore

Originally called the Hill Street Police Station and Barracks, the majestic six-storey Neoclassical-style colonial building was Singapore’s largest government building when it was completed at a cost of about $634,000 in 1934. It was dubbed by the British as one … Continue reading →

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The “Black Bridge” of Orh Kio Tau

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Remember Singapore

In the past, the area along Havelock Road, between Zion Road and Delta Road, was colloquially known as orh kio tau (乌桥头) by the local Chinese. The name, literally “black bridge head” in Hokkien and Teochew, means “starting from the … Continue reading →

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Kay Poh Road… A Busybody Road?

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Remember Singapore

Kay Poh Road is neither a busy road, nor a busybody road. It is a relatively significant minor road currently home to half a dozen condominiums. Located off River Valley Road, it, however, has a history dated back to the … Continue reading →

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Landmarks of Yesteryears – Times House at Kim Seng Road

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Remember Singapore

Located at the junction of Kim Seng Road and River Valley Road, Times House was the home for Singapore’s English newspaper The Straits Times for more than four decades. The Straits Times was one of the oldest newspapers in Singapore … Continue reading →

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Sloane Court Hotel and other Former Hotels of Singapore

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Remember Singapore

Located along Balmoral Road at the prime district 10 vicinity, Sloane Court Hotel became the latest hotel in Singapore to end its business. It was recently acquired by Tiong Seng Holdings and Ocean Sky International for $80 million; its site … Continue reading →

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