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Attraction:
Colonial Singapore
The Padang
The Padang is the place where
you can find several types of ancient architectural
establishments as this area was a true representation of British
colonialism. Here you can also see the Eurasian community
gathering at the cricket club with no segregation taken into
account. The Padang is a good place for a walk in the evenings
with the sentiment of freedom as its reminiscent atmosphere
helps depict the end of colonial rule.
Singapore Cricket Club
Singapore Cricket Club is
clearest seen as the symbol of colonialism. Its building is made
by red bricks in 1852. Before the end of World War II, Singapore
Cricket Club was a gathering spot for British people. But soon
the World War II subsided; Singapore Cricket Club became the
focal point for all races. Singapore Cricket Club today is open
for Chinese businessmen, British migrants, and Indian lawyers
but being a member is essential, so to speak, those who do not
hold the member card cannot even get inside to watch the game.
Singapore Recreation Club
The club where you can rest and
enjoy the conversations with other people from different corners
of the world as this is the Eurasian club. This club was found
in 1883 by Singapore's Eurasians and other non-European
residents. It was established in purpose of serving sporting
facilities for those unfortunates excluded from Singapore
Cricket Club. Singapore Recreation Club provides many sporting
facilities with luxurious decorations, and was reconstructed in
1996.
Supreme Court
It takes only 3 years, from
1937 to 1939, to finish constructing this neoclassical Supreme
Court. The Supreme Court is considered as the last classical
building constructed in the colony by architect Dorrington Ward
while the sculptures were creatively sculptured by Calvalieri
Rodolfo, an Italian sculptor who had come to Bangkok in 1913 to
decorate the Throne Room for the King.
City Hall
The City Hall stands
neighboring to the Supreme Court, was established in 1929 and
did fulfill both size and composition of the nearby Hotel de
L'Europe. The City Hall is recorded in the local history as it
was the place where the Japanese occupation surrendered to Lord
Mountbatten. Moreover, it was as well the spot where Lee Kuan
Yew proudly declared Singapore's gaining of independence from
Britain.
Saint
Andrews Cathedral
St. Andrews Cathedral, an
oldest Anglican house of worship, was first established in 1836
in the Palladian style, designed by G.D. Coleman, but was later
destroyed by the natural disaster, a strong thunderbolt that
weakened the Cathedral's stable structure.
The present Cathedral was
designed by Lt-Col. Ronald MacPherson, who was so into Gothic
art of the 12th and 13th centuries. It was built between 1856
and 1864, using Indian labor in order to reduce the construction
cost. Its sleek, white interior comes from the use of Madras
Chunam, an unusual mixture of egg whites, sugar and shell lime.
It is located behind Raffles the Plaza.
St. Andrews Cathedral was
gazetted as a National Monument in July 1973.
All Attractions in Colonial
Singapore
Empress Place
| The
Padang | The
Esplanade | Around
the Raffles | Around Bugis Street
| City
Center | Fort
Canning | Marina
Center
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