BOAT QUAY
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| Information Board |
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| Our Group @ One end of Boat Quay |
Located near the Singapore River, Boat Quay was one of the busiest ports during the 1860s.
In 1819, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles established a British trading port in Singapore. However, it suffered problems with congestion and pollution. Therefore, trading activities were moved to Keppel Harbour. Boat Quay was redeveloped and transformed into an attractive waterfront environment for housing, recreation and entertainment. In 1989, the Urban Redevelopment Authority gazetted Boat Quay as a Conservation Area. To date, Boat Quay is one of the most popular places for Singaporeans to hang out in the weekends and holidays as it offers al fresco dining and beautiful night scenery.
Fun Fact: The row of shop houses used to be a hub of commerce and trade, and some had rich histories! No. 31 used to be the Gambier and Pepper Society (now Dallas restaurant and bar), while No. 45C housed the Rubber Trade Association (now an aluminum company).
CLARKE QUAY
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| Information Board on Clarke Quay |
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| Information Board on Clarke Quay |
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| Clarke Quay |
Sir Andrew Clarke was known for promoting and protecting British political and economic interests in Malaya, and was instrumental in signing of the Treaty of Pangkor in 1874. This treaty formed the legal foundation for the Federated Malay states of pre-independent Malaysia and facilitated the extension of British control over the entire Malayan Peninsula.
Fun fact: Clarke Quay was named after Sir Andrew Clarke, the Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1873 to 1875.
Clarke Quay was a fresh water distribution point in the first half of the 19th century, and the riverside was packed with distinctive godowns. It served as a warehouse center for Singapore's entrepot trade in the past.
There are three historical sites in Clarke Quay, which are The Cannery, River House and Whampoa's Ice House. The Cannery is a historical building that reminds us of the pineapple factories in Clarke Quay in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The River House is a Chinese mansion built by Tan Yeok Nee, a gambier and pepper trade in the 1880s. It housed clan associations, before it served as a warehouse before it was restored in the 1990s. The Whampoa's Ice House is a replica of the original building, which was opened by Whampoa Hoo Ah Kay to store ice imported from the United States for sales in Singapore.
Clarke Quay was conserved and restored in 1993. Now, it offers shopping, food and entertainment for Singaporeans who desires to wind down after a long week. It is famous for the night life and scenic view. Even though we were only at Boat Quay and Clarke Quay in the day, it was already buzzling with activities; it was a relaxed and chirpy atmosphere to be in.
We have been there before at night and trust us when we say it's even better!
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| Waving Goodbye to Passing Boats @ Clarke Quay |
