New Bridge Road
This street was laid in 1842. The Chinese call it "Sin Pa Sat Ma Chu Cheng" (Front of New Market), or "Ji Ma Lo" (Number Two Horse Way). A number of Chinese clan association buildings were found along it.
The road name refers to Coleman Bridge, named after G D Coleman who designed the bridge. It was the second bridge across the Singapore River and was built in 1840.
Source: What's in the Name? by Yew Peng Ng, Pg. 339
February 2021 - View of Coleman Bridge from (South) Boat Quay
February 2021 - View of Coleman Bridge from North Boat Quay / Clarke Quay area
February 2021 - New Bridge Road direction Coleman Bridge
February 2021 - New Bridge Road direction North Canal Road
February 2021
Poon Yue Association
Located at 281 New Bridge Road, it was built in 1879 with financial assistance from Hoo Ah Kay (Whampoa), a well-known philanthropist. The building was used as a venue to promote mutual assistance among the members.
November 2022
Mr Hoo Ah Kay was born in Whampoa near Canton about 1816 and came to Singapore in 1830 to assist his father in business. His knowledge of English undoubtedly gave him a distinct advantage over other Chinese merchants and he rapidly acquired a position as one of the leading business men of the day. He was ready to take his share in every good work, and we find him as Hon Treasurer on the first Committee of Management of Tan Tock Seng Hospital in 1844.
Source: One Hundred Years' History of the Chinese in Singapore by Song Ong Siang, Pg. 75
Kong Chow Wui Koon
Formerly located in Upper Chin Chew Street, the Kong Chow Wui Koon building, was re-established at 321 New Bridge Road in 1924. It was well-known for its music and opera shows. It was also home to the Kong Chow School in 1943.
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