Yet another historic area is set to bite the dust in Singapore’s destructive path towards all things new and shiny.
In the heart of Siglap, four five-storey HDB flats stand tall as one of the first projects launched by the Housing and Development Board. Built in 1962 as a residential solution to a huge blaze that razed kampong houses in the area, the flats became a beloved abode for the affected residents and has become a major landmark of Siglap.
Like everything long in the tooth, the four blocks of Siglap will soon be demolished to make way for modern soulless projects, while the residents will be re-housed in newer flats in Chai Chee. Before these iconic buildings get torn down, irememberSG dropped by Siglap to capture some of the memories held closely by its community.
Memory Makers: The Four HDB Blocks of Siglap
“This place was once burnt down.” Metaphorically, it was no child’s play but that was literally true for Siglap’s big fire in 1962. Today, Mr Lim’s old movie ticket is a sentimental momento that reminds him of one of Singapore’s first public housing. Farewell, the four HDB blocks of Siglap. #sgmemory
Posted by irememberSG on Sunday, 15 November 2015
