It is perhaps equally, or more important, to listen to the people who live here to figure out what matters most and what to save. The Cashin family had another splendid home at Amber Road’s “Butterfly House”. The yellow mansion, designed with a mixture of Peranakan and British architectural styles, was built in 1914. Wesley House was part of the Methodist Episcopal Church started by the Americans in 1897 to strength the faith formation after Reverend Oldham. About The inside was so beautifully kept up, and I never stopped feeling the history connected to it during my tenure there. My brother and I still remember our time at Changi as one of the best times of our lives. I share your sentiments ..it’s only to re-unite with family members(weddings etc) that i go back.We’re of the same era..i was from Upper East Coast rd..attended Katong Convent CHIJ. Wallich Residence, Tanjong Pagar. Today, it serves as the High Commission of India. Today, it is part of the Civil Service Club, Tyersall House, Tyersall Avenue (1854-1890). A few more city heritage buildings here were bulldozed on Tuesday, the second day of Chinese New Year. He decided to purchase the Hurricane House in the 1890s through Tan Kim Ching, the Thai Consul in Singapore. My grandparents & family used to live in a bungalow at #1, Sibu Road, Kampong Baru. We can’t Hello Hong Lee Tiong, do you remember Chin Kwong? could be heard yelling during night operations. After his death, Ong Sam Leong was buried in the largest tomb at Bukit Brown Cemetery. Which is actually hollowed out, with 2 bathrooms inside. JOHOR BARU – Landowners of the area where the 150-year-old Wong Ah Fook mansion is located have demolished the building. “Don’t blame the previous government or federal government for this demolition. Carmen, I don’t know if you know Tony Costello, former child actor and musician and a friend of mine. On a parallel topic I have just inherited some letters I wrote home in 1969-1971 and note that on 17 November 1969 I attended the inaugural meeting of The Singapore Society. Look up a channel newsasia clip on Foot prints.. It was the first concrete house at Nee Soon Village at the northern part of Singapore. It was so sad to read how many have now gone and all those demolished to build the new airport. Eu Tong Sen hired Swan & Maclaren to design the house as early as 1915. It was a classic house, with no glass in the windows, all rooms on the first floor, built on columns. An alternative approach was through Pender Rd from its junction with Telok Blangah Rd. Bur heritage surely is not only about grand mansions. Hi RemSG I was his class monitor who carried his bag and school books from his white Volkswagon car, every morning, parked in front of the main entrance to the school. 82 Belmont Road. We have a list of Luxury Condominiums mainly located in the prime area of Singapore which are the most sought after by the high networth. Web design by Yu Sheng & Yu Siang. As a 7 year old boy in 1960, I had the priviledge of living in 2 Bungalows, one in 210, Keng Lee Road owned by my maternal grand father, Lee Tien Yew and the other.a Bungalow in Katong with my late father. Concrete… What special skill is needed to make those shapes? The house was sold in 1934 when Tan Boo Liat passed away. Black & White Colonial House, Seletar Camp Park Lane (1930s-2012). The Old Parliament House could recreate history and show how the success story that is Singapore today actually happened. Wilkinson Eyre's cooled conservatories at the Gardens by the Bay combine active and passive sustainable strategies to create the world's largest carbon … So, there is very little, if any, architectural value left to these houses. She was one of three sisters, all of whom were interned in Changi with their parents as POWs during the Japanese occupation. I note “Ponggol” has been changed to “Punggol.” Many thanks for assembling this extraordinary display! The mansion has mild steel reinforcement, extensive windows, curved walls as well as a roof garden. Built in 1938 at a cost of $100,000, Command House was the second residence for the GOC after the original Flagstaff House at Mount Rosie. In the 60’s and early 70’s there was a Bungalow in Lorong M on Still Road side, it used to house a cigar factory called Asoka. Thanks! I am aware that there was one such office with an adjoining bungalow located within the former Bidadari Cemetery. Old Manasseh Meyer Bungalow, Netheravon Road (1927 – Present): If I have got the right place, I believe this building also served as the Changi Post Office ( both civilian, and military – for the RAF) from at least the late 1960s until about 1970. It would be nice to see an old photo of it; particularly the wonderful open-air dining room built out into the Straits. I was interested in reading that reports indicated the house had burned down n 1960. The family moved to a shophouse down the hill, where Ms Yoshida remembers the bells of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus ringing daily. With one comment from Reddit Singapore summing up our feelings towards the house. “His wish both expressed to us privately, and publicly was unwavering, and was for the house to be torn down upon his passing. 9, Buckley Road (early 1900s-Present). Built in the 1930s by former Chief Surveyor of Singapore Landon Williams, this beautiful resort, resembling an English cottage, is completed with a private jetty and the only workable fireplace in Singapore. Glad I happened to drop by your space. You are perfectly correct, it was a post office. After being occupied by the Japanese forces during the Second World War, the Choa family returned and lived in it for generations until when they sold it to Far East Organisation for $104 million. I believe you meant “conservation” list, not “conversation” list? There is also a rare single-storey kampong house beside the villa, which is currently unoccupied. July 23, 2018, 03:38 PM. I remember Howard Cashin, who was a friend of my father’s. I went to Tanglin Preparatory School until the age of 9 when I was sent with my brother to boarding school in Perth (Christ Church Grammar School). Yes our house was haunted by Japaneese soldiers. As teenagers, almost every night, my friends and I will sit on the stone bench outside the gate. Today posh condominium Nassim Jade stands in its place. The 'Copper House' is located off the island of Sentosa and listed at $30 million. I believed it got demolished in mid-80’s. Because we had good life back then, now many of us look 10 to 15 years younger than our age. But there are a few which are large or prominent. Still Road was extended right up to > Marine Parade after the Government acquired part o” >, Hi Donald, Built before the Second World War, the first owner of this old villa was unknown. He had stated in his will: “My view on this has been made public before and remains unchanged.”. Seeing these old photos brought back so many memories. Anyone know the history of Oxford, Cambridge, Kent, Carlisle, Norfolk, Owen, Gloucester Roads in the Farrer Park area – heard that the British civil service staff used to be housed there in the early years…..? The private jetty was often used by villagers. We have precious memories of our years there. I can’t find any info although i am very interested to know! He said he was sleeping in the workers’ quarters when he was suddenly awakened by a loud noise. even get right the facings of the lions under a traditional signboard, for goodness’ sake. Does anyone know anything about Penang mansions? It was occupied by the Japanese during World War II, and took over by Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry after the war. Little India’s Sam Leong Road was named after him, whereas Boon Tat Road at Lau Pa Sat was named after his son Ong Boon Tat. of our play-ground = mansions … the grand-daughters of the Eu and Aw Boon Haw families and I often had great times there. I have seen a few of these houses myself in the 80s when I live in Katong since birth. We are going on tour but many of the great spore not seen yet. Er er er er, that was how I sounded, I was petrified, couldn’t say anything and couldn’t even cry but just staring at her. Grange House, Grange Road (1850s-undetermined). My father is an English lawyer, Tony Godwin, who was senior partner in Donaldson and Burkinshaw, Mercantile Bank Chambers, just off Raffles Place. It was lovely to see these old houses but now being surrounded by huge skyscraper buildings and added into condominiums spoils them. The Cashin family also had properties in other parts of Singapore, such as the Punggol Matilda House and the one at the pier. 9 became the clubhouse of the newly launched condominium Buckley Classique. It was renamed Field House after Professor Elaine Field, a paediatrician who founded the Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore. Luckily my mouth was frozen open and I kept screaming, and eventually an amah come to see what the noise was and found us, before switching the current off at the mains. Command House, Kheam Hock Road (1938-Present). Even when buildings are still standing, many bear little resemblance to their past. The living room downstairs had cane furniture with cushions, and a fireplace that no longer worked. Will read more of your posts again later. I can’t seem to find any trace of it on Google earth so I assume it was torn down. In early 1982 we became aware that the house was riddled with termites. Hi Christopher, will definitely appreciate if you want to share the old photos of 106 Jervois Road house. =), i have always wanting to know the stories behind each beautiful mansions in singapore. Including a pool A tree from overseas 7 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, with really good view A super upsized master bedro… The house was sold to the Brunei High Commission and the initial plan was to preserve and incorporate it into tthe Brunei High Commission. My name is Adrian Peeris and I am currently researching British colonial government quarters in Singapore. Architectural historian Lai Chee Kien found that the community had set up its own school, clubhouse, cemetery and even its own newspaper – the Nanyo Shimpo. Vernon or Monticello in the United States, for example, visitors feel a connection to the country’s founding fathers when they see where George Washington or Thomas Jefferson lived and made momentous decisions. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. houses which have since gone were located in Western Rd, Mcalister Rd and Gurney Drive. After 1971 it had various owners including the Singapore Police. We Are Hiring Built in 1912, the beautiful mansion, the only residence in Singapore with curved wings by its side (hence its nickname), was the home of the famous Cashin family for generations. Until the 1990’s. Tan Chin Tuan Mansion is another house that is fortunately given the conservation status and turned into a clubhouse or integrated part of a condominium instead of demolition. Does anyone have any information or photos of the plantation home on Watten Estate road. However, being conserved is not enough. One of the most unique houses in Singapore, it was built on a pier, as its nickname suggests. Is there somewhere a picture of the Hinnekindt estate situated on Grange road 47 ? Venturing into shipping chandler, bakery, properties and even an ice house at River Valley Road, Hoo Ah Kay became one of the richest Chinese in Singapore in the 19th century. My guess is that the family refuses to sell the plot of land but are unsure what to do with it. Interspersed these days are huge monstrosities of completely unco-0rdinated style or architectural design- whereby houses challenge each other in being bigger or higher or louder! There was a Japanese community living nearby during the thirties, so Mount Emily Mansion became a Japanese General Consulate from 1939 to 1941. Unfortunately, I have no photographs to add. He explains that when Lee talked to the writers of Hard Truths, he said “I’ve told the Cabinet, when I’m dead, demolish it. The venture lasted more than a decade when it was finally closed down in 2003. It had been restored to functional simplicity and was in great shape. I > know of hundreds of Singaporean Eurasians and Singaporean Filipino” >. Such rich and wonderful history documented… Like in London, such buildings should have a plaque on the building with a short history write-up for better awareness and interest for both locals and tourists alike…. Good to hear you had the same memories as I do. It was given the conservation status in 2008, and three years later, House No. My father loved to take photographs and we have many of the house at that time. Thank you for sharing this kind of blog very informative. “The bricks were all handmade and there was no cement at the time. Malacca-born businessman Choa Kim Keat (undetermined-1907), who had Kim Keat Road named after him, built several grand mansions in Singapore, but only Sea Breeze Lodge is left standing today. The family’s second posting to Singapore was in 1957 and it took us three days plus flying on a Hermes aircraft from Stanstead to Paya Lebar During the second tour, we lived for some time on Park Lane, Seletar and it’s amazing to see a photo of the old colonial house. On www.propertyguru.com.sg, the most expensive home in Singapore was in Orchard/River Valley. The Tyersall House, not to be confused with Istana Tyersall or Istana Woodneuk, was built by the first lawyer in Singapore William Napier in 1854. Singapore have few of them. Find Property for sale in Singapore. Typical Modern styles emphasize on straightforward lines, horizontality and proportionality. It was likely to be the residence of a British officer stationed at the Changi military base. I have some black and white photos of it. 2. The new owners apparently still get lots of nostalgic visitors every year. The Pearl’s Hill Primary School (1914-1971) photo you posted here is a piece of treasure. From the 1880s to 1930s, 2 very major movements in architecture passed and there is no sense of such influences exhibited in these buildings. Concerned that you are living in a gated community? They have great photographs of old houses and streets. Hi Peter, A glimpse of Good Class Bungalows, the biggest and rarest houses here Trace almost 200 years of the history of Singapore bungalows and peek into those classified as Good Class Bungalows in a new book House No. The Golden Bell Mansion brings back nostalgic memories of my carefree primary school days when I attended Radin Mas School in the late nineteen forties. One house which was owned by a Mr Lee is now a bridal gown boutique and still stands. My friends and I were “hot items” with the girls from KC. Mallaig was, as far as I can recall as a young man working for The Borneo Company in the 50s and 60s , the official residence of the then Commissioner General for South East Asia, Mr Malcolm Macdonald. I wonder whether Sibu Road still exists today. Our Chinese Armagh told us that there were undead spirits still around, next door there were even Pontianak sightings by friends going home late from our house. It was sold to the Anglican Church in 1912, which set up St Mary’s Home and School for the Eurasian girls. Singapore’s Favourite Mascots.. How Many Do You Remember? The eight-room house at 38 Oxley Road was built by a Jewish merchant in the late 19th century. While most urban youngsters consider these houses as haunted, to those who actually stayed in such house before will appreciate its beauty and feel them as homely. 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