restored shophouse

Central Fire Station (1909), 62 Hill Street, Singapore. The so-called streaky bacon style of architecture embodied in the fire station is usually associated with Rogue Gothic, a style more associated with churches, colleges, and public buildings in the medieval revival mode. Here it appears with more classical features.

Left: View from opposite end. Right: Detail. [Click on images to enlarge them.]

Photograph and text 2008 George P. Landow [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link your document to this URL in a web document or cite the Victorian Web in a print one.]


Last modified 4 November 2008