Cashin Street, Singapore

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Cashin Street Singapore (Jun 2024)

Cashin Street is a minor road in the Bras Basah area of Singapore. It measures just around 110 metres in length. The road connects North Bridge Road to a junction with Carver Street and Miller Street.

According to Singapore Street Names, Cashin Street was named after Joseph William Cashin (1844-1907), a lawyer's clerk serving several lawyers at that time. Investing in opium farms and landed property, he rose to become one of the first Eurasian millionaires of Singapore.¹

Historically, Cashin Street has been part of Singapore's urban landscape since at least the mid-20th century. A 1969 photograph captures a two-storey house on Cashin Street, featuring wooden casement windows with canopies.³

Over the decades, the area has undergone significant redevelopment. Notably, the Bras Basah Complex, a mixed-use development, now stands in the vicinity, replacing older structures and contributing to the modernization of the neighborhood.⁴

In terms of accessibility, Cashin Street is well-connected by Singapore's public transportation network. The nearest Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations include Bencoolen (DT21) on the Downtown Line, approximately a 6-minute walk away, and Esplanade (CC3) on the Circle Line, about a 7-minute walk. Several bus stops are also located nearby, providing convenient access to various parts of the city.⁵ Today, Cashin Street reflects Singapore's blend of historical charm and urban development, offering insight into the city's architectural evolution.

Map of Cashin Street, Singapore

Sights along Cashin Street

Bras Basah Complex (GPS: 1.29661, 103.854)
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
Cashin Street house
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