Title
Fold-out, double photograph of the officers’ mess at the Tanglin Barracks
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: 8.9 x 13.9 cm
Accession No.
2014-00376
Collection of
The Tanglin Barracks was built in 1861 and it housed the British garrison infantry battalion until Singapore fell to the Japanese in 1942. Apart from the officers' mess, other facilities such as a cricket ground and gymnasium were also built over the years to provide recreation for the officers.
