Siglap

nato33 · Jun 3, 2015

enterprise2 said:
The oldest buildings in Siglap r not the commercial buildings but the residential houses.

Actually at corner of Changi Rd and Frankel Ave (opposite the old Dawoods Prata Shop), there was an old building that used to house a church on 2nd floor and Building materials shop on ground floor. On the top left corner of 2nd floor, you can faintly see "VS Market (1937)". This must have been quite a landmark in the old old days as whole area was probably just a giant kampong. Sadly, as I write, this nondescript building is being demolished to make way for more private housing.

Any old timers from the area can shed some history on this VS Market?

Leckmichamarsch · Jun 4, 2015

wendychan said:
my GP used to be there
the original Wong clinic

the doc who was always reading a novel???

xebay11 · Jun 4, 2015

nato33 said:
Actually at corner of Changi Rd and Frankel Ave (opposite the old Dawoods Prata Shop), there was an old building that used to house a church on 2nd floor and Building materials shop on ground floor. On the top left corner of 2nd floor, you can faintly see "VS Market (1937)". This must have been quite a landmark in the old old days as whole area was probably just a giant kampong. Sadly, as I write, this nondescript building is being demolished to make way for more private housing.

Any old timers from the area can shed some history on this VS Market?

Dawood prata shop has not been there for a very long time ago.

enterprise2 · Jun 4, 2015

That Malay restaurant Mat Marsala ... Is that owned by a former Lion footballer?

eatshitndie · Jun 4, 2015

nato33 said:
Actually at corner of Changi Rd and Frankel Ave (opposite the old Dawoods Prata Shop), there was an old building that used to house a church on 2nd floor and Building materials shop on ground floor. On the top left corner of 2nd floor, you can faintly see "VS Market (1937)". This must have been quite a landmark in the old old days as whole area was probably just a giant kampong. Sadly, as I write, this nondescript building is being demolished to make way for more private housing.

Any old timers from the area can shed some history on this VS Market?

that building needed to go. it was such an eyesore for the quiet and pristine area of kembangan. used to see pickup trucks going in and out of that decrepit storage for ages. some old buildings don't deserve to be preserved.

nato33 · Jun 4, 2015

eatshitndie said:
that building needed to go. it was such an eyesore for the quiet and pristine area of kembangan. used to see pickup trucks going in and out of that decrepit storage for ages. some old buildings don't deserve to be preserved.

It was a warehouse for building materials, of course you will get lorries and trucks going in and out :p. Building itself is plain but just wondered what was it used for before it became a warehouse/church. Must have been quite something in 1940s/50s being one of the few brick buildings in that area

eatshitndie · Jun 5, 2015

nato33 said:
It was a warehouse for building materials, of course you will get lorries and trucks going in and out :p. Building itself is plain but just wondered what was it used for before it became a warehouse/church. Must have been quite something in 1940s/50s being one of the few brick buildings in that area

most likely a series of sundry shops or eatery below and living quarters above, much like a shophouse.

wendychan · Jun 5, 2015

Leckmichamarsch said:
the doc who was always reading a novel???

always reading MEDICAL journals....

nato33 · Jun 5, 2015

enterprise2 said:
That Malay restaurant Mat Marsala ... Is that owned by a former Lion footballer?

Or do you mean Indian Restaurant, Chat Masala, owned by Sundramoorty? He used to stay in Swan Lake area for a while but has since moved out. Friendly guy with a nice smile.

capr1corn · Jun 5, 2015

What happened to Jackies bowl? Is it still there? I remember I used to walk there to play at the arcade inside. The operator even allowed us in even if we were wearing school uniform.

Narong Wongwan · Jun 5, 2015

wendychan said:
my GP used to be there
the original Wong clinic

nato33 said:
Dr Wong Kum Hoong "Game Over" some years already

The one driving the Maserati?
I know the doc as one of my ex gf and her sis opened the cafe next door.....their chocolate cakes were delicious

postnew · Jun 5, 2015

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Mee stall at the roadside at Siglap in 1970.

postnew · Jun 5, 2015

East Coast Road. near Chapel Close & Katong Church (60's)

East Coast Road. near Katong Church

postnew · Jun 5, 2015

East Coast Road. After Teluk Kurau Road, but before Chung Ching Flats

East Coast Road. Chung Ching Flats opposite CALTEX Station, East Coast Road

postnew · Jun 5, 2015

East Coast Road. near SHELL Station at Tembeling Road

postnew · Jun 5, 2015

Swan Lake Ave and Fidelio Street in 1960.

Kuailan · Jun 5, 2015

postnew said:
East Coast Road. near Chapel Close & Katong Church (60's)

East Coast Road. near Katong Church

This picture look like Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan shop house!

BSB! short form.

Kuailan · Jun 5, 2015

postnew said:
East Coast Road. near SHELL Station at Tembeling Road

Parking was FREE every where, no parking warden issue summon..

No Pressure life was easy food was cheap 10 cents 20 cents go a long way!

Salary was also low $100 to $200/month can last whole month!!

postnew · Jun 5, 2015

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