Designed
by architect municipal FD Meadows,
the City Hall building was constructed
between 1926 and 1929, and was originally
known as the Municipal Building. The
City Hall has witnessed many important
events in the history of Singapore.
This is where Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten
accepted surrender of Japanese forces
on behalf of allied forces and the
first prime minister of independent
Singapore, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew and members
of his Cabinet took their oaths of
allegiance and oath of office here.
Jurong Point, Bishan Junction 8, Tiong
Bahru Plaza |
