Carver Street, Singapore

Carver Street Singapore on Google Street View

Carver Street Singapore (Mar 2024)

Carver Street is a minor road in downtown Singapore, within the Bras Basah area. It connects North Bridge Road on one end to the junction with Cashin Street and Miller Street on the other.

Carver Street was named after lawyer Cedric Ingram Carver (d. 1941), a partner in the legal firm of Donaldson and Burkinshaw. Carver was born in Gibralter. He joined the firm in Singapore in 1899. He became the founding member of the Singapore Automobile Club in 1907 and president of the Singapore Cricket Club from 1912 to 1914.¹

What's in the Name postulates that Carver Street might have been named after Carver's nephew, G.S. Carver. Both Carvers were partners at Donaldson and Burkinshow.²

Historically, Carver Street has been part of Singapore's urban landscape since at least the early 20th century. A 1969 photograph captures a shophouse at the junction of Carver Street and Miller Street, showcasing architectural features like full-length French windows and pilasters.³ Additionally, records from 1938-1939 reference properties at 26, 28, and 30 Carver Street, indicating the street's longstanding presence in the city's development.⁴

n terms of accessibility, Carver Street is well-served by Singapore's public transportation network. The nearest Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station is Bras Basah (CC2) on the Circle Line, approximately a 3-minute walk away. Other nearby stations include Bencoolen (DT21) on the Downtown Line and City Hall (EW13|NS25) on the East West and North South Lines, both within a short walking distance. Several bus stops are also located nearby, providing convenient access to various parts of the city.⁵

Today, Carver Street remains a testament to Singapore's rich history, blending heritage architecture with contemporary urban developments.

Map of Carver Street, Singapore

Sights along Carver Street

Carlton Hotel Singapore (GPS: 1.29555, 103.85308)
Murdoch University Singapore Office (GPS: 1.2959, 103.8534)
Odeon 331 (GPS: 1.29623, 103.85328)

References

Singapore Street Names - A Study of Toponymics by Victor R Savage and Brenda S.A. Yeoh (2013, 2023), ISBN 978-981-4408-35-6
What's in the Name? How the Streets and Villages in Singapore Got Their Names by Ng Yew Peng (2018), ISBN 978-981-32-2139-0
Carver Street and Miller Street junction shophouse:
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=e86ef78c-e9d3-4aff-9ecf-7f2228d27c4f
National Archives of Singapore:
https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/government_records/record-details/690ab4c9-1159-11e3-83d5-0050568939ad
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