Title
Johnston’s Pier
Creator
Year/Period
c. 1903
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Image size: 8 x 12.9 cm,
Frame size: 9 x 14 cm
Frame size: 9 x 14 cm
Accession No.
1995-01586
Collection of
Johnston’s Pier was erected in 1855 opposite what is now One Fullerton. It was named after Alexander Laurie Johnston, who arrived in Singapore around 1819 and established the first European firm, A.L. Johnston & Co. The pier, seen in this postcard, became the main point for people arriving in and departing from Singapore. From the 1870s onwards, the Hokkiens referred as ang theng lor (red lamp road) because of the red beacon that shone over the pier at night.
