Pioneer Architect :Tan Seng Chong
Tan Seng Chong (1874-1927) by Dr. Lai Chee Kien Tan Seng Chong (1874-1927), architect and director of Tan Seng Chong & Co., was listed as the first Chinese person to commence his own architectural practice in Singapore (i.e. as sole proprietor). Born on the island when it was part of the Straits Settlements in 1875, he was educated at Raffles Institution before joining the Singapore Municipality as an apprentice in 1897. After serving there for 13 years, he commenced private […]
Our Roots, Our Future : The English Talks Part 1
As part of Bukit Brown : Our Roots, Our Future, a series of talks were programmed to enrich the exhibition which was held at the Chui Huay Lim Club, the co-organiser of the exhibition. Here are the video recordings, released with kind permission from the speakers. Sunday, 20th June 2013 Mok Ly Yng – A Historical Survey Of Bukit Brown This historical survey of maps reviews the geography and distribution of cemeteries in Bukit Brown and its environs. It […]
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