My Chew Joo Chiat Story

Chew Joo Chiat 周如切 is my great grand-father. My family tree in Singapore begins with him. The purpose of this blog is for my children and grand children to know their root's humble beginning. Secondly, there are inaccuracies and gaps I discovered published in books, articles and websites about Chew Joo Chiat. I also want to talk about some lost landmarks in Joo Chiat.

Monday, January 7, 2013

An Unknown Singapore Pioneer

Chew Joo Chiat Chew Joo Chiat was an unknown Singapore Pioneer. He helped in the economy and development of Singapore, especial...

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Joo Chiat Changing Scene 5

Site map of the wayang (opera) stage and the Chinese temple at Joo Chiat Place Last week I took a walk down memory lane to see the cha...

Joo Chiat Changing Scene 4 - The Jetty

Joo Chiat Jetty was similar to the above picture Photo from PICAS - Night Scene At Joo Chiat...

Joo Chiat Changing Scene 3 - Story Teller

Story Teller picture from PICAS Joo Chiat Square Joo Chiat Square is located at the junction of Joo Chiat Road an...

Joo Chiat Changing Scene 2 - Post Office

(Before) Photo from Joo Chiat A Living Legacy (now) An access road to Tembling Road Carpark Joo Chiat Post Of...

Joo Chiat Changing Scene 1 - Old Railway Line

Railway line in Joo Chiat I was brought up at Joo Chiat Road near Geylang Serai. In 1957 I moved to live at Kg. Eunos. Since then, many...

Monday, September 17, 2012

Joo Chiat Road update

I like to walk in Joo Chiat for it gives me many fond memories of bygone days. Recently I walked down memory lane again to see the changes...

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