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Kim Yam Road, Singapore (30 July 2017)
Kim Yam Road is a road in the River Valley Planning Area in Singapore. It is in Postal District 9. The road connects River Valley Road to Mohamed Sultan Road. Branching from it are Martin Place and Tong Watt Road. Today the road has a mix of high-rise condominiums with some pre-war townhouses.
According to Singapore Street Names1, Kim Yam Road got its name in 1899. It was named after Wee Kim Yam (1855-1914). Kim Yam is the eldest son of Wee Ah Hood (1828-1875), a prominent pepper and gambier plantation owner in 19th century Singapore. Kim Yam held the licenses to operate opium and spirit farms, two very lucrative enterprises of that period, under his father's brand, Chop Khoon Lee. On the other hand, he was also actively involved in public service, and served in various public service committees including that of the Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Chinese Advisory Board.
Map of Kim Yam Road, Singapore
Kim Yam Road, Singapore (30 July 2017)
Kim Yam Road roadsign (30 July 2017)
Kim Yam Road roadsign (30 July 2017)
Kim Yam Road Singapore on Google Street View
Kim Yam Road Singapore (Jan 2023)References
- Singapore Street Names - A Study of Toponymics by Victor R Savage and Brenda S.A. Yeoh (2013), ISBN 978-981-4408-35-6
List of the Streets in Singapore; Discover Singapore
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