Prinsep Street, Singapore
Prinsep Street is a street in
Rochor, Singapore. It begins at
Stamford Road, beside the Singapore Management University. It intersects with
Bras Basah Road at the Rendezvous Hotel. In front of Paradiz Centre, it forks into two, with the left branch continuing as
Selegie Road. The section from Paradiz Centre to Rochor Canal Road is a two-way street, whereas the section from
Stamford Road to Paradiz Centre is one way heading east.
Prinsep Street was named after lawyer C.H. Prinsep in 1858. Before that, it was known as Flint Street. C.H.Prinsep once owned a big nutmeg plantation in the area. The road was built through his plantation.
Sights along Prinsep Street, Singapore
Prinsep Street, Singapore (30 July 2017)
Prinsep Street roadsign (30 July 2017)
Prinsep Street Singapore (Mar 2022)
References
- Singapore Street Names by Victor R Savage and Brenda S.A. Yeoh (2004), ISBN 981-210-364-3