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National Library Board Singapore 2016.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":16,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=08996e5c-7201-432a-9832-68118ea9982b","identifier_uuid":"08996e5c-7201-432a-9832-68118ea9982b","title":"Red Dot Design Museum","alternative":"NA","creator":"Faizah Zakaria","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Joanna Hwang Soo","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"21/2/2011","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Red Dot Design Museum is located at 11 Marina Boulevard. It is the second Red Dot Design Museum in the world. Established in November 2005, the museum showcases innovative product design and hosts events and exhibitions. It was the anchor tenant in the former headquarters of the Singapore Traffic Police, a conserved colonial-era building. The museum moved to Marina Bay in 2017.","table_of_contents":"[Red Dot Design Museum] -- Background -- Red Dot in Singapore -- Red Dot Design Museum -- History of the building -- Timeline -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Industrial design--Awards--Singapore|Museums--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Historic buildings {18336510}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":17,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=08ec75a5-7942-415c-9a29-992cc01a4585","identifier_uuid":"08ec75a5-7942-415c-9a29-992cc01a4585","title":"Haig Road","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"23/5/2002","has_part_uuid":"fe79cc0e-1e3f-473e-a077-51070e3b6679","description":"NA","abstract":"Haig Road connects Geylang Road and East Coast Road. The road is named after Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Bemersyde, the commander-in-chief of the British Expeditionary Force in France from 1915 to 1918. Located in Katong, the road used to be part of the former Kampong Serani.","table_of_contents":"[Haig Road] -- History and landmarks -- Description -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":18,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=09764151-b212-4966-82a7-5366a5bf22d3","identifier_uuid":"09764151-b212-4966-82a7-5366a5bf22d3","title":"Former Supreme Court building","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Joanna Hwang Soo|Koh, Lay Tin","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"d7be4635-6d4b-4ba8-ad06-a6dd549365ed|1139ad93-436d-443f-95de-2d35adc5c14f|66b8e07c-b82d-46f5-9ad1-68a6df6a3f1d","description":"NA","abstract":"The former Supreme Court building was the seat of Singapore’s highest court from 1939 to 2005. It was located at St Andrew’s Road in an area spanning 5,110 sq m. Conceptualised by Frank Dorrington Ward, it was the last classical building constructed in Singapore between 1937 and 1939. The building was gazetted as a national monument in 1992. Restored together with the adjacent City Hall building, with connecting bridges and a rooftop canopy, to become the National Art Gallery, it has since opened in 2015 as the National Gallery Singapore.","table_of_contents":"[Former Supreme Court building] -- History -- Gazetting and conversion -- Features -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Appellate courts--Singapore|Historic buildings--Singapore|Architecture, British colonial--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Public buildings {18336161}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":19,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=09aba4eb-f5a3-4abe-94c9-9b9ca245f1bb","identifier_uuid":"09aba4eb-f5a3-4abe-94c9-9b9ca245f1bb","title":"Singapore Institution Library (1837–1844)","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Anasuya Balamurugan","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"4/11/2002 0:00","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Singapore Institution Library grew from a vision, by Sir Stamford Raffles, for an educated Singapore. Upon the founding of Singapore, one of Raffles’s early initiatives was the setting up of an institution of learning and along with it, the means to collect and preserve the treasures of the region. This was the genesis of the National Library, with its history closely tied to that of the Singapore Institution (present-day Raffles Institution) and the National Museum. The library remained a part of the Singapore Institution until 1845, when calls for a public library led to the formation of the Singapore Library.","table_of_contents":"[Singapore Institution Library (1837–1844)] - Historical development -- Timeline -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Libraries--Singapore|Education--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Libraries {18336167}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":20,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=09da6c39-40f8-4cbb-a8b7-d4db481e2698","identifier_uuid":"09da6c39-40f8-4cbb-a8b7-d4db481e2698","title":"Pasir Ris","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Pasir Ris is located in the eastern region of Singapore, and is bounded by Sungei Serangoon, Tampines Expressway, Upper Changi Road North and the Serangoon Harbour. It was originally a low-lying, undeveloped area with kampongs and villages. The beach was a popular venue for water skiing in the 1950s. Today, the landmarks in the area include NTUC Downtown East and Pasir Ris Park.","table_of_contents":"[Pasir Ris] -- History -- Key features -- Density -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Suburbs--Singapore|Street names--Singapore|Urbanization--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Places of interest {18455236}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":21,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=09dda2ea-d720-4fc1-8a6a-e9a8e77550e6","identifier_uuid":"09dda2ea-d720-4fc1-8a6a-e9a8e77550e6","title":"Tanglin Barracks","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Lee, Gracie","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"30/8/2006 0:00","has_part_uuid":"2f0e27ec-566a-4e02-96d5-ea8487f60e06","description":"NA","abstract":"The Tanglin Barracks was built by George Chancellor Collyer in 1861 for European troops. The barracks served the British garrison infantry battalion until the fall of Singapore in 1942. After the war, it was home to the General Headquarters of the Far East Land Forces until the withdrawal of British troops in 1971. From 1972 to 1989, the site became the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence and the Central Manpower Base. In 2001, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) moved into the main building of the barracks. The area has since been redeveloped into Tanglin Village – a commercial cluster that focuses on lifestyle, education services and the arts.","table_of_contents":"[Tanglin Barracks] -- Tanglin site -- Architecture and use -- Adaptive use of the Tanglin Barracks and Tanglin Camp -- 1915 Indian Mutiny -- References -- Further resource.","subject_lcsh":"Great Britain. Army--Barracks and quarters","subject_singheritage":"Historic buildings {18336510}|1942-1945 Japanese occupation {18455345}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":22,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0a089235-2c29-42e6-b856-00979dd05f47","identifier_uuid":"0a089235-2c29-42e6-b856-00979dd05f47","title":"Port of Singapore Authority (PSA)","alternative":"PSA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Pak, Peter Yew Guan","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"4/1/2002","has_part_uuid":"ad71afdc-00a3-4b1a-ad45-1bf90c072321","description":"NA","abstract":"The Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) was formed on 1 April 1964 to take over the functions, assets and liabilities of the Singapore Harbour Board. It was operating five maritime gateways by 1990, including Keppel Wharves, Jurong Port, Sembawang Wharves, Tanjong Pagar Container Terminal and Pasir Panjang Wharves. To ensure that Singapore’s port would remain responsive to industry developments and marketplace demand, PSA was corporatised on 1 October 1997 and it became known as PSA Corporation.","table_of_contents":"[Port of Singapore Authority (PSA)] -- Key developments -- Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore -- PSA Corporation -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Administrative agencies--Singapore|Port districts--Singapore|Container Ports--Singapore|Wharves--Singapore|Harbors--Singapore|Port of Singapore Authority","subject_singheritage":"Trade and industry {18486530}|Public buildings {18336161}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":23,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0b0abfd5-e636-40f1-9e3f-86c3b8827abf","identifier_uuid":"0b0abfd5-e636-40f1-9e3f-86c3b8827abf","title":"Beach Road","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Pak, Peter Yew Guan","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"16/7/1999","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The former Beach Road military camp is located opposite Raffles Hotel, along Beach Road. It began as the headquarters of the Singapore Volunteer Corps (SVC) in the 1930s, and later doubled up as the headquarters of the Singapore Military Forces (SMF), which was set up in 1954. After Singapore became an independent nation, some of the country's first military units were based here. The camp was closed in 2000, and its three buildings (blocks 1, 9 and 14) were gazetted for conservation in 2002.","table_of_contents":"[Beach Road] -- Description -- History -- Conservation -- Recent Uses -- Variant names -- Author -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore|Historic sites--Singapore|Urbanization--Singapore|Beach Road (Singapore)","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Urban planning {18336138}|Historic buildings {18336510}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":24,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0b1d7a20-cdaa-4d69-bd4e-0c9dbfc0791f","identifier_uuid":"0b1d7a20-cdaa-4d69-bd4e-0c9dbfc0791f","title":"Central Sikh Temple","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Joanna Hwang Soo","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"9/11/2010","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Central Sikh Temple, or Central Sikh Gurdwara as it is known to the Sikhs, is a place of worship for the Sikh community in Singapore. Established in 1912, it was previously known as the Queen Street Gurdwara Sahib, due to its former location on Queen Street. Currently located at Towner Road, the gurdwara (which means place of worship) holds a particular significance for Sikhs, as it also houses the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the holy scripture of the Sikhs. In Sikhism, it is the presence of the Sahib (holy scripture) that gives the gurdwara its religious status. Besides serving as a temple, the gurdwara also functions as a community facility for the Sikhs in Singapore, with facilities such as dining halls, a library and a dormitory.","table_of_contents":"[Central Sikh Temple] -- History -- Architecture -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Sikh temples--Singapore|Historic buildings--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Religious buildings {18337109}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":25,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0ba85e1b-3999-4b98-9dfd-743990307f0b","identifier_uuid":"0ba85e1b-3999-4b98-9dfd-743990307f0b","title":"Armenian Street","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"7/3/2003","has_part_uuid":"cda50e30-c384-4433-9b16-80e64ec13c00","description":"NA","abstract":"Armenian Street begins at the junction of Coleman Street and Stamford Road and ends at the point where Canning Rise and Coleman Street meet. The street has one bylane, Loke Yew Street, which connects Armenian Street to Hill Street. Named after the Armenian Church of St Gregory the Illuminator, it was originally called Armenian Church Street. The street also has other significant landmarks such as the Peranakan Museum, the former MPH Building, The Substation, Bible House and the United Chinese Library.","table_of_contents":"[Armenian Street] -- History -- Description -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore|Art centers--Singapore|Historic buildings--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Commercial buildings {18336159}|Public buildings {18336161}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":26,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0c573cbb-5059-4e69-a406-a806875fafc8","identifier_uuid":"0c573cbb-5059-4e69-a406-a806875fafc8","title":"Abdul Gaffoor Mosque","alternative":"Abdul Gafoor Mosque|Masjid Abdul Gafoor","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"14/4/2003","has_part_uuid":"879003f6-2bc0-4515-a273-a562da5f3498|36d7688f-63f5-4d62-a464-a343223fcdd6","description":"NA","abstract":"Masjid Abdul Gaffoor, or Abdul Gaffoor Mosque, is located at 41 Dunlop Street in the Little India conservation district. It was named after its founder Shaik Abdul Gaffoor bin Shaik Hyder. Completed in 1910, the mosque was built to replace the former Al-Abrar Mosque that had stood on its site. Abdul Gaffoor Mosque was gazetted as a national monument in 1979.","table_of_contents":"[Abdul Gafoor Mosque] -- Background -- Architecture -- Restoration -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Mosques--Singapore|Historic buildings--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Religious buildings {18337109}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":27,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0c5ca28e-7977-4045-9b70-6c4fdd72bb72","identifier_uuid":"0c5ca28e-7977-4045-9b70-6c4fdd72bb72","title":"Geylang East Public Library","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tien, Mui Mun","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Anasuya Balamurugan","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"27/11/2002","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Geylang East Community Library (known as Geylang East Public Library from 2008) was the seventh branch library opened by the National Library Board (NLB). This standalone library was officially unveiled on 26 July 1988.","table_of_contents":"[Geylang East Public Library] -- History -- Description -- Special features -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Public libraries--Singapore|Branch libraries--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Libraries {18336167}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":28,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0d2d4bea-9182-4ac5-8d8a-041fad2a9d31","identifier_uuid":"0d2d4bea-9182-4ac5-8d8a-041fad2a9d31","title":"Satay Club","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"12/8/2006","has_part_uuid":"199101fc-765b-472d-b7b8-86a8acf1f703","description":"NA","abstract":"The Satay Club was an open-air food centre filled with hawkers selling satay, a popular local skewered meat dish. Previously located at Queen Elizabeth Walk, the Satay Club was demolished in 1995 to make way for Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay and the Nicoll Highway extension. The Satay Club offered decent and affordable outdoor dining in the downtown area.","table_of_contents":"[Satay club] -- The first Satay Club -- The Satay Club at the Esplanade -- Closure -- Later developments -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Skewer cookery--Singapore|Outdoor cookery--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Streets and Places {18336099}|Ethnic foods {18336133}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":29,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0d87448d-369a-44c2-a95c-cf2079abf3f1","identifier_uuid":"0d87448d-369a-44c2-a95c-cf2079abf3f1","title":"Beaulieu House","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"20/5/2011","has_part_uuid":"de1d001c-68d2-487b-9043-86b1a73be647","description":"NA","abstract":"Beaulieu House is located at 117 Beaulieu Road, within the grounds of what is now Sembawang Park. Built sometime in the 1910s, the house was believed to have been owned by a Jewish family by the name of David, before the building and the surrounding land were acquired by the colonial government in 1924 for the construction of the Sembawang Naval Base. The building later became the residence of senior engineering staff involved in the construction of the naval base: Vice-Admiral Geoffrey Layton from 1940 to 1942, and senior Royal Navy officers after World War II. When British forces withdrew from Singapore and the naval base was handed over to the Singapore government in 1968, part of the base, including the house, was developed into Sembawang Park in 1979. Beaulieu House has housed a restaurant since 1981. It was accorded conservation status on 8 April 2005.","table_of_contents":"[Beaulieu House] -- Origins -- Naval base -- Restaurant -- Architecture -- Building name -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Historic buildings--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Historic buildings {18336510}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":30,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0ecf8d78-e17f-44e4-a4a2-6de00e03bc54","identifier_uuid":"0ecf8d78-e17f-44e4-a4a2-6de00e03bc54","title":"Telok Ayer Street","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Zaubidah Mohamed","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"18/8/2002","has_part_uuid":"e132145f-19e1-4f08-a95d-ba51eb0377d0","description":"NA","abstract":"Telok Ayer Street extends from Market Street to Anson Road. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":31,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=0f3b25dd-46b6-4cc0-98e6-3b282ffe0390","identifier_uuid":"0f3b25dd-46b6-4cc0-98e6-3b282ffe0390","title":"Science Centre Singapore","alternative":"NA","creator":"Lim, Tin Seng","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"26/6/2014","has_part_uuid":"ec3f7e56-2858-475d-b857-95fcc581fedc","description":"NA","abstract":"The Singapore Science Centre opened its doors to the public on 10 December 1977, more than two decades after such a science centre was first envisaged. Built at the cost of S$20 million, the Science Centre was set up to promote interest and learning in science and technology to students and the general public. This objective came at a time when Singapore was industrialising rapidly and going up the technology ladder was all-important. The centre was appropriately sited in Jurong, near Jurong industrial estate, Singapore’s first industrial hub.","table_of_contents":"[Singapore gets a science centre] -- Proposing a science centre -- Rising costs -- The Singapore Science Centre -- Building on its success -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Singapore Science Centre|Science museums--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Education {18339995}|Science and technology {18486535}|Museums {18336168}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":32,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=100f13f1-5a13-469b-ac63-34fc102cda8b","identifier_uuid":"100f13f1-5a13-469b-ac63-34fc102cda8b","title":"Old Admiralty House","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Editor:Lim, Irene|Editor:Chew, Valerie","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2008-12","has_part_uuid":"1809f511-73ff-4a94-a1f9-6f2b18bf80a7","description":"NA","abstract":"Old Admiralty House, located at Old Nelson Road, was built in 1939 and served as the residence for the Commodore Superintendent of the Royal Navy Dockyard. It was gazetted as a national monument in 2002 and currently houses a private school.","table_of_contents":"[Old Admiralty House] -- Description -- History -- Designation as a national monument and later developments -- References -- Further resource.","subject_lcsh":"Historic buildings--Singapore|Monuments--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Historic buildings {18336510}|National monuments {18336501}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without prior permission of the copyright holder.|"},{"_id":33,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=103d344c-cb93-4e79-a6df-25d8c098f39b","identifier_uuid":"103d344c-cb93-4e79-a6df-25d8c098f39b","title":"Mosque Street","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"26/6/2003","has_part_uuid":"eef6e8a4-206f-4c5a-bb72-8d070cc427b7","description":"NA","abstract":"Mosque Street is a one-way street in Chinatown that connects New Bridge Road to South Bridge Road. It was named thus due to the presence of Jamae Mosque (also known as Chulia Mosque), which is situated near the junction of Mosque Street and South Bridge Road entrance.","table_of_contents":"[Mosque Street] -- History -- Description -- Variant names -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":34,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=10a9481b-ed0e-4749-a837-00440d5cae34","identifier_uuid":"10a9481b-ed0e-4749-a837-00440d5cae34","title":"Roxy Cinema","alternative":"Roxy Theatre","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"23/5/2002","has_part_uuid":"92712027-e965-488b-a7b7-ed5cb06c3135","description":"NA","abstract":"The now demolished Roxy cinema, also known as Roxy theatre, used to be sited at the junction of East Coast Road and Brooke Road (where Roxy Square now stands). Initially owned by Mr Low Peng Soy, before being taken over by the legendary Shaw brothers, it was a landmark institution screening Chinese, English, Malay and Hindustani movies in the early and mid-20th century.","table_of_contents":"[Roxy Cinema] -- Description -- History -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Motion picture theaters--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Commercial buildings {18336159}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":35,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=10fec63c-fbd7-4875-85c8-5d299b1ef793","identifier_uuid":"10fec63c-fbd7-4875-85c8-5d299b1ef793","title":"South Bridge Road","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"30/6/1999","has_part_uuid":"66ec4d18-2248-45ef-8721-730e2c224fda","description":"NA","abstract":"South Bridge Road is located in Outram, near the Singapore River in Singapore’s central region. One of the thriving centres of the city in the heart of Chinatown, South Bridge Road was historically an important street. It was one of the main thoroughfares linking the town and New Harbour (Keppel Harbour). The road stretches south from Elgin Bridge to Maxwell Road, Tanjong Pagar Road and Neil Road.","table_of_contents":"[South Bridge Road] -- History -- Major road link -- Marching troops -- Variant names -- Resources -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore|Urbanization--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":36,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=114e5035-19ff-443f-91f9-9142ca42d9ba","identifier_uuid":"114e5035-19ff-443f-91f9-9142ca42d9ba","title":"Bukit Timah","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"15/3/1999 0:00","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Bukit Timah Estate is located in Singapore’s Central Region. The name Bukit Timah originated from a corruption of the name of the Temak tree, which grows in the area. Bukit is Malay for “hill”, while Timah is Malay for “tin” – thus the mistaken belief that tin can be found on the hill.  Bukit Timah, which comprises eight sub-zones, covers an area of 1,732 ha. Bukit Timah Hill is the highest hill in Singapore, and the area also holds Singapore’s primary rainforest reserve – Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Many premier residential estates designated as Good Class Bungalow Areas are located in Bukit Timah, making the area one of the most sought-after places to live in in Singapore.","table_of_contents":"[Bukit Timah] -- History -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Suburbs--Singapore|Street names--Singapore|Bukit Timah (Singapore)","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":37,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=116943ef-42f9-4abb-89c5-0bf17da61d08","identifier_uuid":"116943ef-42f9-4abb-89c5-0bf17da61d08","title":"Sri Temasek","alternative":"NA","creator":"Sutherland, Duncan","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"30/5/2017","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Sri Temasek is a 19th-century bungalow designated as the prime minister’s official residence. It was formerly the residence of the colonial secretary. While the house has been unoccupied since 1959, it was used regularly for meetings and official social events during the 1960s and 1970s. The building deteriorated during a period of disuse, but was restored in 2008. The house is situated within the grounds of The Istana.","table_of_contents":"[Sri Temasek] -- History -- Description -- Recent events -- References.","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Politics and Government {18336134}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":38,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=118c1607-ecaa-460e-8549-1ccc0115e1dd","identifier_uuid":"118c1607-ecaa-460e-8549-1ccc0115e1dd","title":"Choa Chu Kang Public Library","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tien, Mui Mun","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"21/11/2002","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Choa Chu Kang Public Library is located in Lot One Shoppers’ Mall in Choa Chu Kang. Opened on 22 February 1997, it is the second library under the National Library Board to be housed in a shopping centre. It serves residents in Choa Chu Kang, Yew Tee, Teck Whye, Hong Kah North and Keat Hong.","table_of_contents":"[Choa Chu Kang Public Library] -- Opening (1997) -- Reopening (2008) -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Public libraries--Singapore|Branch libraries--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Libraries {18336167}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":39,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=11f2dbc8-0c2d-4110-8d09-603b1bc39f0f","identifier_uuid":"11f2dbc8-0c2d-4110-8d09-603b1bc39f0f","title":"Amoy Street","alternative":"NA","creator":"Thulaja, Naidu Ratnala","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Dwor-Frecaut, Gary Maurice","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"12/5/2003","has_part_uuid":"4a562a1c-e352-453b-b8c9-5f2778991d81","description":"NA","abstract":"Amoy Street in Chinatown begins at the junction of McCallum Street, and Telok Ayer Street and ends at Pekin Street. Developed in the 1830s, the street was probably named after the migrants who came from Amoy in China.","table_of_contents":"[Amoy Street] -- History -- Description and key highlights -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore|Historic sites--Singapore|Singapore--History--1819-1867","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Historic buildings {18336510}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":40,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=123b6220-bd7f-45f9-a431-46043172762b","identifier_uuid":"123b6220-bd7f-45f9-a431-46043172762b","title":"Victoria Theatre is built","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"Located at what is today Empress Place, the Victoria Theatre was originally known as the Town Hall.[1] It was designed by John Bennett, a civil engineer.[2] Construction of the Town Hall began in 1855, but due to financial constraints, it was","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Arts {18336109}|Sports and Recreation {18486681}|Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>HistorySG {18547869}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":41,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=12f80343-2b68-40ef-b9f4-69e163388df9","identifier_uuid":"12f80343-2b68-40ef-b9f4-69e163388df9","title":"River Valley","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Editor:Han, Jamie|Editor:Lim, Fiona","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2/8/2016","has_part_uuid":"aaac98f3-7b9f-4e4a-84f5-50e71f2efa7b","description":"NA","abstract":"River Valley in central Singapore is a mixed-use area comprising residential, commercial and leisure developments. It was so named because the area lay in a valley between Fort Canning Hill and Pearl’s Hill. In the 1840s, there were two River Valley roads that ran along either side of the Singapore River. The one to the south of the river is now known as Havelock Road. The present River Valley Road runs from the junction of Eu Tong Sen Street and Hill Street to Delta Road.","table_of_contents":"[River Valley] -- Early history -- Early residential developments -- Redevelopment: 1960s–1990s -- Modern commercial and residential developments -- Landmarks -- Electoral boundaries -- References.","subject_lcsh":"City planning--Singapore|Land use--Singapore|River Valley (Singapore)","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":42,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=12ffc367-4687-4c85-beb6-b5779a42983f","identifier_uuid":"12ffc367-4687-4c85-beb6-b5779a42983f","title":"Sultan Mosque","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"10934ece-775e-4845-9710-ea54179770c5|db55cb85-3e90-4392-ac32-4e9b9e95a4c8|4927fa9d-3f39-4fdd-9316-4627428f6269","description":"NA","abstract":"The Sultan Mosque is located at 3 Muscat Street, where it is the focal point of the historic Kampong Glam area. Also known as Masjid Sultan, it was named for Sultan Hussein Shah. The mosque was first built in 1824. However the original structure was demolished about a century later to make way for the current building, which was completed in 1932. The mosque holds great significance for the Muslim community and is considered the national mosque of Singapore. It was designated a national monument in 1975.","table_of_contents":"[Sultan Mosque] -- History -- Features -- Events and activities -- References -- Further readings.","subject_lcsh":"Mosques--Singapore|Architecture, Islamic--Singapore|Historic buildings--Singapore|Masjid Sultan","subject_singheritage":"Religious buildings {18337109}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":43,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1369dc9a-cd68-42d3-9ea8-78c32a04ab96","identifier_uuid":"1369dc9a-cd68-42d3-9ea8-78c32a04ab96","title":"Queenstown Community Library","alternative":"NA","creator":"Wong, Heng","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"12/1/2000","has_part_uuid":"2df7498c-9880-4e6b-945f-60e5c696a769|2ae38de4-6adc-4de2-9188-4445459cd8ca","description":"NA","abstract":"The Queenstown Community Library located at 53 Margaret Drive, Singapore 149297, was opened on 2 May 1970. It was the first full-time Branch Library, built by the National Library in its plan to decentralise home reading services. It pioneered several firsts amongst branch libraries, including becoming the first fully air-conditioned branch in 1978, computerising its loan services in 1987, and lending video cassettes in 1997. It was refurbished in 2003.","table_of_contents":"[Queenstown Community Library] -- History -- Description -- References -- List of images.","subject_lcsh":"Libraries--Singapore|Public libraries--Singapore|Branch libraries--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Libraries {18336167}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. 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It runs parallel to the East Coast Parkway while part of the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway runs under Tanjong Rhu Road. This road used to be a marine yard and the centre of shipbuilding and repair in Singapore before the shipyard industry moved to Jurong in the 1980s, and thereafter the Tanjong Rhu Road area was converted into a residential estate.","table_of_contents":"[Tanjong Rhu Road] -- History -- Developments and landmarks -- Variant names -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":52,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=16e4cb2c-7e75-4d33-b1cf-b11cf2da4104","identifier_uuid":"16e4cb2c-7e75-4d33-b1cf-b11cf2da4104","title":"King George VI Dock opens","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"King George VI Dock (KG6) was the world’s largest drydock when it was unveiled on 14 February 1938.[1] At 1,000-feet (305 m) long, 130-feet (40 m) wide and 35-feet (11 m) deep,  the dock  could accommodate  the largest capital naval ship of the time –","abstract":"NA","table_of_contents":"NA","subject_lcsh":"NA","subject_singheritage":"Politics and Government {18336134}|Streets and Places {18336099}|Events {18455339}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NA","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":53,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=173e10f0-3087-4e76-80b2-42f2e8ff66e8","identifier_uuid":"173e10f0-3087-4e76-80b2-42f2e8ff66e8","title":"Chesed-El Synagogue","alternative":"NA","creator":"Tan, Bonny","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"6eaa8872-40eb-4f8e-ad68-e4ca0119c33f|43f4bc4d-4500-47cf-866b-2febe300ebd8","description":"NA","abstract":"Chesed-El Synagogue, located at Oxley Rise, is one of two synagogues currently in use in Singapore. It was designed by Regent Alfred John Bidwell of Swan & Maclaren, and completed in 1905. Its name, Chesed-El, means “bountiful mercy and goodness of God”. The building was gazetted as a national monument on 18 December 1998.","table_of_contents":"[Chesed-El Synagogue] -- History -- Description -- Services -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Synagogues--Singapore|Jews--Singapore|Chesed-El Synagogue (Singapore)","subject_singheritage":"Religious buildings {18337109}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":54,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=17697bf3-ad13-403d-8e2b-7287bf59f26b","identifier_uuid":"17697bf3-ad13-403d-8e2b-7287bf59f26b","title":"Arab Street","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Cornelius, Vernon {18486743}|Cornelius, Vernon {18486743}","contributor_people":"Cornelius, Vernon {18486743}","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/2/2000","has_part_uuid":"c6e71abd-5136-4c9b-bd9c-1056f0a57695","description":"NA","abstract":"Arab Street lies between Victoria Street and Beach Road in the Kampong Glam area, and was part of the Rochor Planning Area of Singapore’s Central Region. Sir Stamford Raffles had designated the Kampong Glam area as the most appropriate area for Arabs to live in. Other streets nearby are also named after Arabian cities. These include Bussorah Street, Muscat Street and Baghdad Street. Arab Street is the centre of Muslim activities in that area, and is famed for its speciality shops, Muslim restaurants and more.","table_of_contents":"[Arab Street] -- History -- Key features -- Variant names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore|Social groups--Singapore|Muslims--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":55,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=18c6470e-de02-4bb4-96c8-a45e6ba0b7c0","identifier_uuid":"18c6470e-de02-4bb4-96c8-a45e6ba0b7c0","title":"Desker Road","alternative":"NA","creator":"Cornelius-Takaham, Vernon and Faridah Ibrahim","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"19/3/1999 0:00","has_part_uuid":"2118c13c-206e-43c7-8d41-e2c40e3bf242","description":"NA","abstract":"Desker Road is located within the Rochore planning area in the Central Region of Singapore. This stretch of road was built after the completion of land reclamation works in the old Kampong Kapor area. It is laid out in an orthogonal (at right angles) manner between two main roads – Serangoon Road and Jalan Besar. It was named after Andre Filipe Desker, a former resident of the area and butchery owner in the 1860s.","table_of_contents":"[Desker Road] -- Origin of name -- History -- Development -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore|Urbanization--Singapore|Prostitution--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Urban planning {18336138}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":56,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1905b652-81b5-4a41-accf-609667a1bb16","identifier_uuid":"1905b652-81b5-4a41-accf-609667a1bb16","title":"Horsburgh Lighthouse","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"7/10/2014","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Horsburgh Lighthouse, located at the eastern entrance to the Singapore Straits, is the oldest lighthouse in Singapore waters and the first in Southeast Asia to be built in granite masonry. It is situated on Pedra Branca, an island 54 km off the mainland of Singapore. The lighthouse is named after the eminent navigator and hydrographer, Captain James Horsburgh, and has been in operation since 15 October 1851.","table_of_contents":"[Horsburgh Lighthouse] -- Background -- Preparatory work -- Initial construction -- Laying of the foundation stone -- Completion -- Subsequent improvements -- Sovereignty dispute -- Authors -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Lighthouses--Singapore|Monuments--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|National monuments {18336501}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":57,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=19610850-ad7f-48b0-8317-7a25f62b1599","identifier_uuid":"19610850-ad7f-48b0-8317-7a25f62b1599","title":"First Singapore Grand Prix is held at Thomson Road circuit","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"NA","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"NA","has_part_uuid":"5d14c159-d354-4bdb-9ad1-16e477f0393a|92df0a71-99f7-4397-8009-c4a4b9c6f498|57c598c2-b835-4c13-8fe4-497299ebca48|68fa8417-df82-4eb3-bd70-12dda5838eb4|935d68e9-842e-4df1-ad28-1f65ffc567c9","description":"The first Singapore Grand Prix at the Thomson Road circuit was held from 16 to 17 September 1961. 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Designed by Keys and Dowdeswell and completed by early 1930, the building was originally known as Namazie Mansions. It was later renamed Shaws Building when Shaw Organisation purchased it in 1946. The Singapore government acquired the building and relaunched it as Capitol Building in 1992. 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National Library Board Singapore, 2021","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":62,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1b6d61e3-5553-47d0-9ece-b62d9c489b5a","identifier_uuid":"1b6d61e3-5553-47d0-9ece-b62d9c489b5a","title":"Orchard Road Presbyterian Church","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"2d36a3ec-0ccc-426b-ba63-92af9998d41d","description":"NA","abstract":"The Orchard Road Presbyterian Church (ORPC), dubbed Greja Kechil (meaning “small church” in Malay) or the Scots Church, is the earliest Presbyterian church in Singapore. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":63,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1b817f3d-4c9c-4568-b3cd-136d24786b16","identifier_uuid":"1b817f3d-4c9c-4568-b3cd-136d24786b16","title":"Craig Road","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"27/6/2003","has_part_uuid":"9f0feab1-44ed-4e2b-8ea3-e73ae8127660","description":"NA","abstract":"Craig Road begins from the junction of Neil Road and Keong Saik Road and ends at Tanjong Pagar Road. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":64,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1c45187f-be24-4af9-8e9d-db5dd699352d","identifier_uuid":"1c45187f-be24-4af9-8e9d-db5dd699352d","title":"Former Telok Ayer Market","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"17/4/1999","has_part_uuid":"04f1c05e-1acf-44ce-be10-fd1cd19f981f","description":"NA","abstract":"The former Telok Ayer Market (now known as Lau Pa Sat, meaning “old market”) at Raffles Quay was completed in 1894 to replace an earlier market that had been demolished for the Telok Ayer Basin land reclamation. 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National Library Board Singapore 2015.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at March 2015 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. 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Please contact the Library for further reading materials on the topic."},{"_id":67,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1d48db31-1bbc-42b0-91db-614c1e10515d","identifier_uuid":"1d48db31-1bbc-42b0-91db-614c1e10515d","title":"Jalan Eunos","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Tan, Bonny","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"19/3/1999","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Jalan Eunos marks the eastern boundary of Geylang, a district located in the central region of Singapore. The road starts from Changi Road and is cut off by the expressway-flyover at Eunos Link, while the unconnected stretch of Jalan Eunos is linked with Bedok Reservoir Road, accessible from Eunos Link. Jalan Eunos and other locations with the same name are named after Mohamed Eunos bin Abdullah, a prominent Malay elite in Singapore during the 1920s. Originally a rural area with plantations and farmlands, Jalan Eunos has evolved from a Malay settlement village in the late 1920s to become a modern high-rise private and public housing area with terraced and bungalow houses, as well as industrial estates in its vicinity.","table_of_contents":"[Jalan Eunos] -- History -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Street names--Singapore|Urbanization--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":68,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1dc1cdc8-1f9f-4a52-8237-71a768739ef7","identifier_uuid":"1dc1cdc8-1f9f-4a52-8237-71a768739ef7","title":"Queenstown","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"10/3/2004","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Queenstown is a planning area and a satellite town located in the Central Region of Singapore. The development of Queenstown was initiated by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) in 1952. Queenstown was one of the earliest housing estates built by the SIT, and was the first satellite town in Singapore. The estate was named after Queen Elizabeth II, in commemoration of her coronation. Queenstown was subsequently completed by SIT’s successor, the Housing and Development Board (HDB), and underwent major development from 1960 to 1965 as part of HDB’s first Five Year Building Programme.","table_of_contents":"[Queenstown] -- History -- Developments -- References -- Further resources","subject_lcsh":"Suburbs--Singapore|Street names--Singapore|Urbanization--Singapore|Queenstown (Singapore)","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"All rights reserved. National Library Board Singapore, 2020","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":69,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1e449a74-8640-4a47-8c99-c8ca1981df40","identifier_uuid":"1e449a74-8640-4a47-8c99-c8ca1981df40","title":"Singapore Zoo","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"26/7/2014","has_part_uuid":"9ea9ccc5-fa3f-4e21-8bfa-467990ea5430","description":"NA","abstract":"The Singapore Zoo (formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens) was opened in 1973 with a modest collection of about 300 animals from some 70 species. Situated on the promontory of the Seletar Reservoir, the zoo adopts an “open concept” in which the animals are housed in open enclosures landscaped to resemble their natural habitats. The zoo currently receives over 1.7 million visitors each year, and is now home to over 2,800 animals representing more than 300 species, of which 26 percent are threatened. The zoo has scored a number of successes in the breeding of critically endangered species and has, over time, established itself as one of the best rainforest zoos in the world.","table_of_contents":"[Singapore Zoo] -- Background -- Official opening -- Developments -- Animal attractions and theme-based zones -- Wildlife conservation and research -- Education and outreach -- A world-class zoo and premier tourist attraction -- Address -- Unofficial name -- Timeline -- Awards and accolades -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Zoos--Singapore|Singapore Zoo","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}|Nature and Environment {18486470}|Places of interest {18455236}|Wildlife {18486471}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":70,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1ea6fa8a-43de-40c0-bbb5-73cdb614a6fe","identifier_uuid":"1ea6fa8a-43de-40c0-bbb5-73cdb614a6fe","title":"Strait of Johor","alternative":"Johor Straits","creator":"NA","creator_people":"Cornelius, Vernon {18486743}","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Pak, Peter Yew Guan","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"19/10/1999","has_part_uuid":"e70a25eb-9064-4e83-be0b-339be0bb823d","description":"NA","abstract":"The Strait of Johor is situated north of Singapore, between mainland peninsula Malaysia and Singapore. The Territorial Waters Agreement of 1927 specified an imaginary line in the Johor Strait as an international boundary. In 1994, a new boundary line was drawn to help resolve future border disputes. There are no marker buoys indicating the actual border line, as this deep waterway is used as a shipping lane.","table_of_contents":"[Strait of Johor] -- History -- Description -- International passageway through road -- Malay names -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Johor Strait|Straits--Singapore|Territorial waters--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":73,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=1f2d8ef4-1485-44e8-b4bd-f7f2774f2327","identifier_uuid":"1f2d8ef4-1485-44e8-b4bd-f7f2774f2327","title":"Dunearn Road","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Dwor-Frecaut, Gary Maurice","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"5/5/2003","has_part_uuid":"76ecdaac-0dd2-4f5e-b8c8-bdc4d8fb01d9","description":"NA","abstract":"Dunearn Road starts at the junction of Clementi Road and Jalan Anak Bukit. 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National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. 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The storytellers set up makeshift premises in various locations in the evening, and read aloud in dialect to paying customers seated around them on crates or straw mats. However, with the rise of alternative forms of entertainment such as radio and television broadcasting, as well as the reduced use of dialects, this traditional form of street storytelling faded into Singapore's history.","table_of_contents":"[Chinese street storytellers] -- Characteristics of the trade -- Itinerary of the street storyteller -- Beyond the streets -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Storytelling--Singapore|Storytellers--Singapore|Street names--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Arts {18336109}|Heritage and Culture {18336130}|Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":82,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=23c86a3e-28c7-4971-92f2-f5c94f67e405","identifier_uuid":"23c86a3e-28c7-4971-92f2-f5c94f67e405","title":"Gillman Barracks","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Ong, Eng Chuan","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"3/12/2008","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Gillman Barracks is located at Lock Road off Alexandra Road. It used to house the British army, and subsequently various units of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) such as the School of Combat Engineers and the SAF 3rd Transport Battalion. After the army vacated the camp in the 1990s, the area developed into a cluster of restaurants, bars and furniture shops frequented by office workers and expatriate families from nearby areas. These tenants, however, had moved out by end of February 2011 to make way for the government’s remaking of Gillman Barracks into an arts hub. On 15 September 2012, Gillman Barracks was relaunched as an arts cluster, with a total of 13 art galleries from 10 countries.","table_of_contents":"[Gillman Barracks] -- Webb Gillman -- History -- Key developments after 2000 -- Timeline -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Great Britain. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":83,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=245086ff-612a-497d-a1d6-15ac44f65be7","identifier_uuid":"245086ff-612a-497d-a1d6-15ac44f65be7","title":"Spring Street","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Nor-Afidah Abd Rahman","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"28/5/2003","has_part_uuid":"823f269d-a5e0-4ae4-89bf-935e1064158e","description":"NA","abstract":"Spring Street, a one-way road in Chinatown, connects the junction of South Bridge Road and Neil Road to Banda Street. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":84,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2468a31d-833f-48e5-b99c-51c39eea48f1","identifier_uuid":"2468a31d-833f-48e5-b99c-51c39eea48f1","title":"Pasir Ris Public Library","alternative":"NA","creator":"Ong, Eng Chuan","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Anasuya Balamurugan","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"21/11/2002","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"Pasir Ris Public Library, located on the fourth floor of White Sands Shopping Centre in Pasir Ris, officially opened on 6 October 2000. It is the National Library Board’s (NLB) eighth library to be located in a shopping mall and its 18th public library. This library serves residents living in the Elias estate, Pasir Ris Drive and Pasir Ris Town.","table_of_contents":"[Pasir Ris Public Library] -- History -- Description -- Reopening (2015) -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Public libraries--Singapore|Branch libraries--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Libraries {18336167}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":85,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=251b259c-5f16-4877-96db-34e4dabd1a35","identifier_uuid":"251b259c-5f16-4877-96db-34e4dabd1a35","title":"Tan Teck Guan Building","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"Lim, Irene","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"5/1/2009","has_part_uuid":"946bafc0-841f-4616-807c-177f82d84511","description":"NA","abstract":"Tan Teck Guan Building, located at 16A College Road, was built in 1911 to add to the existing facilities of the Straits and Federated Malay States Government Medical School (later known as King Edward VII College of Medicine). 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":86,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=25493e94-6ed6-4add-b765-a7469c907e74","identifier_uuid":"25493e94-6ed6-4add-b765-a7469c907e74","title":"Raffles Library and Museum (1942-1945)","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"7/10/2002","has_part_uuid":"5f49734f-6d7e-4cca-aff1-72ea7601d91c","description":"NA","abstract":"The Raffles Library and Museum was taken over by the Japanese and renamed Syonan Hakubutsu Kan during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore from 15 February 1942 to 12 September 1945. 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This led the Straits Settlements government to expropriate the company and set up the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board in 1905, before replacing it with the Singapore Harbour Board in 1913. In 1964, the Singapore Harbour Board was replaced by the Port of Singapore Authority.","table_of_contents":"[Singapore Habour Board (1913-1964] -- Background -- Pre-war period -- Post-war period -- A new Port Authority -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Singapore Harbour Board--History|Harbors--Singapore--History","subject_singheritage":"Harbours {18336843}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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National Library Board Singapore 2014.","access_rights":"The information in this article is valid as at 2014 and correct as far as we are able to ascertain from our sources. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. 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The Bukit Timah site was subsequently occupied by several other tertiary institutions before it became NUS’s Bukit Timah Campus in 2005.","table_of_contents":"[Raffles College] -- Background and establishment -- Early developments -- World War II -- Post-war developments -- College crest -- Site and architecture -- References.","subject_lcsh":"Universities and colleges--Singapore|Raffles College","subject_singheritage":"Education {18339995}|Schools (Buildings) {18336108}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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Although only about a square kilometre in size, Chek Jawa comrpises six distinct ecological habitats, each supporting a unique ecosystem of wildlife. In 2002, reclamation of the area was slated to start, but was deferred following a strong campaign mounted by nature lovers and conservationists.","table_of_contents":"[Chek Jawa] -- Ecology and biodiversity -- Discovery of Chek Jawa -- Reclamation controversy -- Deferment of reclamation -- Regulating visitors --Suspension of tours and reopening --Recent developments -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Chek Jawa (Singapore)|Capes (Coasts)--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Nature and Environment {18486470}|Nature conservation {18336476}|Streets and Places {18336099}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. 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They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":95,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/music-article-detail?cmsuuid=2b5a5656-e710-42b2-814f-32a4c237d6c8","identifier_uuid":"2b5a5656-e710-42b2-814f-32a4c237d6c8","title":"The Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall (维多利亚剧院及维多利亚纪念堂) : architectural and cultural icons","alternative":"维多利亚剧院及维多利亚纪念堂","creator":"NA","creator_people":"NA","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"2012","has_part_uuid":"NA","description":"NA","abstract":"The Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall symbolises Singapore's ambition to establish itself as a global city of culture and entertainment. 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In 1964, the government acquired the historic building and the 30-acre estate on which it stood for the development of the Kallang Basin housing and industrial project. The building was demolished in 1964 to make way for urban development. In 2012, the site where Bendemeer House used to be was featured in the newly launched Jalan Besar Community Heritage Trail.","table_of_contents":"[Bendemeer House] - Description -- References -- Further resources.","subject_lcsh":"Historic buildings--Singapore","subject_singheritage":"Historic buildings {18336510}|Customs {18336131}","language":"eng","ispartof_collection":"NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Infopedia {10126}","nlb_type":"Article {18335714}","rights":"NA","access_rights":"The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder."},{"_id":97,"identifier_uri":"https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=2c606685-ad0c-424a-9bd3-3cfb72a82704","identifier_uuid":"2c606685-ad0c-424a-9bd3-3cfb72a82704","title":"Fullerton Building","alternative":"NA","creator":"NA","creator_people":"Cornelius, Vernon {18486743}","creator_people_cn":"NA","creator_orgs":"NA","creator_orgs_cn":"NA","creator_lcna":"NA","contributor":"NA","contributor_people":"NA","contributor_people_cn":"NA","contributor_orgs":"NA","contributor_orgs_cn":"NA","contributor_lcna":"NA","digital_publisher":"National Library Board Singapore","original_publisher":"NA","date_created":"19/5/2001","has_part_uuid":"d69ac6dc-f9b3-4b64-be27-f86a0015fb90","description":"NA","abstract":"The former Fullerton Building was one of the most important landmarks in the Civic District. 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