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King George's Avenue, Singapore


King George's Avenue, SingaporeKing George's Avenue, Singapore (26 July 2017)


King George's Avenue is a road in Kallang, Singapore. It connects Syed Alwi Road to Lavender Street. In between, it also forms junctions with Maude Road, Kitchener Road, Horne Road and French Road. According to Singapore Street Names1, the road got its name in 1926. It was named after King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936.

Map of King George's Avenue, Singapore

Sights along King George's Avenue

  1. Jalan Besar Stadium (GPS: 1.30964, 103.86006)
  2. King George's Building (GPS: 1.31005, 103.86225)
  3. King George's Estate (GPS: 1.30776, 103.85997)
  4. Kitchener Green (GPS: 1.30731, 103.85955)
  5. Lavender Gardens (GPS: 1.30894, 103.86136)
  6. People's Association (GPS: 1.30879, 103.8602)
  7. Rehau Building (GPS: 1.30718, 103.85861)

Rehau Building, SingaporeRehau Building, at the junction of Syed Alwi Road with King George's Avenue. (26 July 2017)


Along King George's Avenue is the People's Association, a statutory body that was established on 1 July, 1960, to foster unity among the different races. It now occupies the building that was formerly Victoria School.

People's Association, SingaporePeople's Association, Singapore (26 July 2017)


People's Association, SingaporePeople's Association, Singapore (26 July 2017)

Jalan Besar Heritage Trail

The Jalan Besar Heritage Trail is a self-guided walking tour visiting several historic places in the Jalan Besar area. Interpretive plaques are placed to provide information about each of the sights.

Jalan Besar Heritage TrailJalan Besar Heritage Trail (26 July 2017)


Jalan Besar Heritage TrailJalan Besar Heritage Trail interpretive plaque at the People's Association Headquarters. (26 July 2017)


King George's Avenue road signKing George's Avenue road sign (26 July 2017)

King George's Avenue Singapore on Google Street View

King George's Avenue (Aug 2016)

References

  1. Singapore Street Names - A Study of Toponymics by Victor R Savage and Brenda S.A. Yeoh (2013), ISBN 978-981-4408-35-6, page 216

List of the Streets in Singapore; Discover Singapore

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