Old Singapore Quiz (8) - Old Houses

Posted by vickoo under Buildings and Monuments, National History
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Like many oldies e.g this chap and this bloke, I am also fascinated by old houses, especially dilapidated and abandoned ones. Each one of them is beautiful and mysterious (the old houses, not the oldies). You wonder about the usual 5 W’s and 1 H, that is:

1. Who stayed in them before and who owns it now?

2. When was it built and when was it last abandoned?

3. What was its history and what would it be used for in the future?

4. Where can you find another one just like it in Singapore?

5. Why is it not “en-bloc-ed” yet, considering sky-high property prices in Singapore now?

6. How does it look like inside and how long more will it be left standing like this? Will it be demolished soon or will an impending makeover completely deprive it of its original character, like what has happened to so many other similar buildings in Singapore?

Please note that the above are not quiz questions. I am not so mean as to ask questions for which I do not know the answers myself. However, if you could provide the answers to the above questions, please do. I believe many people would like to know the answers, including myself.

I don’t know if this house is still standing today. As you can tell from the date imprint, the above photo was taken more than 2 years ago. As usual, I have removed the background of the photo so that there won’t be an unfair advantage for people like Icemoon who could easily recognise the buildings standing in the background, regardless of how far away they are.

Quiz Question:

I only ask you this simple lone question:

Where is this house located? (Just provide the road name.)

Here are some hints: Although I don’t think this is a famous landmark or a historically significant house, this should be an easy quiz as the house faces a very busy road. You must have noticed it if you have ever passed by it before, whether you are on foot or in a vehicle.

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