FORMER JOO CHIAT POLICE STATION
Now Katong Village
86 East Coast Rd
Joo Chiat Police Station was first built in 1928 so as to serve the growing population in the area. Joo Chiat was also infamously known for its secret society in the early days. With the building conserved, we noticed that the design is similar to that of the Government buildings founded in the pre-war days.
The Police Station is now renamed as Katong Village and is well-known for the Hong Kong café. We had a quick bite in the café and one thing that was noticeable in the café was the presence of tall ceilings. The tall ceilings helped to ventilate the air in those early days where air-conditioners were not invented yet.
Eurasian Community House
139 Ceylon Rd
The Eurasian Community House is the place to start if you're interested in learning more about the rich history of Eurasians in Singapore! Do view the exhibition on Eurasian culture and found out more about the origins of the Eurasians in Singapore as well as throughout Singapore's history including during the WWII period. At the basement, you'll come across Quentin's, a restaurant that serves - yes you guessed it, Eurasian food!
Joo Chiat Community Club
405 Joo Chiat Rd
405 Joo Chiat Rd
Today, the building continue to stand in the heartland of Joo Chiat, where it's a favorite place for gathering.It used to be a wooden hut where people came forth to
meet. It had relatively simple amenities like basketball court , boys' club and library.
Despite the renovation and change in outlook, the Joo Chiat community club continue to play its role as a place for rendezvous.
Despite the renovation and change in outlook, the Joo Chiat community club continue to play its role as a place for rendezvous.
Former Joo Chiat Maternal and Child Health Clinic
341 Joo Chiat Rd
341 Joo Chiat Rd
Previously a Maternal and child health clinic painted in a prominent red colour, is now a white building that sells furniture, which resides near to the Joo Chiat community club.
The former Joo Chiat Maternal and Child health clinic was founded in 1907 dedicated to solve the problem of high infant mortality rate in Singapore. After world war 2, the clinic once again dedicate its service to rebuild the broken nation.
