Clarke Quay

By Cornelius-Takahama, Vernon written on 1999-04-21
National Library Board Singapore

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Clarke Quay, river embankment, part of the Singapore River area, located in the Central Region. Clarke Quay stretches from Read Bridge at North Boat Quay to Ord Road/Ord Bridge and right towards River Valley Road. It was named after Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Clarke, second Governor of the Straits Settlements.

The quay was most active in the days when the Singapore River was the focal point of trading activities. The most modern Shopping and Hotel complex at Clarke Quay is Liang Court, built in 1984. At Tye Place still stand many of the original brick warehouses and godowns of the early days. Converting these storage spaces to commercial use gave Clarke Quay its unique village-like ambience, a new lease of life. The well-preserved buildings now cater to shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment needs. The pedestrian promenades come alive especially in the evenings.



Author
Vernon Cornelius



References 
Samuel, D. S. (1991). Singapore's heritage: Through places of historical interest (p. 96). Singapore: Elixir Consultancy Service.
(Call no.: RSING 959.57 SAM)

Urban Redevelopment Authority. (1994). Singapore River planning area: Planning report 1994 (pp. 7, 14, 21). Singapore: The Urban Redevelopment Authority
(Call no.: RSING 711.4095957 SIN)

Subject
Architecture and Landscape>>Streets and Places
Recreation>>Places of Interest
Street names--Singapore
Rivers--Singapore
Clarke Quay (Singapore)--History
Arts>>Architecture>>Public and commercial buildings
Sports, recreation and travel

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