High Street, Singapore

High Street, Singapore (28 July 2017)


High Street is a street in downtown Singapore. It connects Hill Street to Parliament Place, at the intersection with North Bridge Road. High Street is located in the City Hall subzone of the Downtown Core, in Postal District 06.

According to Singapore Street Names, High Street is probably the oldest street in Singapore. Dating back to the founding of Singapore in 1819, it was laid by Lieutenant Henry Ralfe, a gunnery officer of the Bengal Artillery. During that time, Singapore was still largely forested. Ralfe and his soldiers were tasked to clear the land to create a meeting place for the signing of the preliminary treaty with the Temenggong of Johor.

The name High Street is appropriate considering it is on a higher ground than the river bank, thus it avoids any flooding. After High Street was laid, Hill Street and North Bridge Road were likewise laid. Along with Raffles Place, High Street was the choice retail centre for Singapore until Orchard Road overtook it. This is now a thing of the past, as High Street evolves away from its role as shopping street.

Map of High Street, Singapore

Sights along High Street

High Street roadsign (28 July 2017)

High Street Singapore on Google Street View

High Street, Singapore (Mar 2022)

References

List of the Streets in Singapore; Discover Singapore

 Sights in Singapore

 Latest updates on Penang Travel Tips

Streets of Singapore and Map of Singapore Streets

Singapore MRT and Map of Singapore MRT

Postal Districts of Singapore and Map of Singapore Postal Districts

Planning Areas of Singapore and Map of Singapore Planning Areas

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