A police station at Grove Estate by G. R. Lambert & Co.

Title
A police station at Grove Estate by G. R. Lambert & Co.
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
positives (photographs), photographic prints
Material
photographic paper, ink
Technique
photographic processes, photographic printing techniques
Dimension
Image size: L:19.6 * W:26.2cm
Accession No.
1996-00070
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

Owned by Thomas Dunman, Singapore's first Superintendent of Police, Grove Estate was a large coconut plantation in the Tanjong Katong area that stretched from the coast inland towards what is today Mountbatten Road. Its idyllic surroundings made the area a popular place for the wealthy to build homes for their weekend retreats. Known as ‘Millionaires’ Bungalows’, these extravagant buildings dotted the rural landscape. A police station was located in this exclusive residential district to provide a sense of security for its well-heeled residents.

 

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