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Pearl Bank Apartments

27 September 2023

Explore the history of Pearl Bank Apartments through an interactive timeline, drawing on library and archive resources.

Panoramic view of a city with tall buildings, construction site, green park, and roads, featuring a yellow high-rise building.

Situated atop Pearl's Hill, the Pearl Bank Apartments, constructed in 1976 and designed by the local architect Tan Cheng Siong, boasts a distinctive horseshoe-shaped structure when viewed from above. Standing at a height of 113 meters, it was one of the tallest buildings upon its completion, offering its occupants a mesmerising panoramic vista of the Outram and city regions. Uncover the building's historical journey using the resources of our libraries and archives in this interactive timeline.

View the timeline in full screen (opens in new tab) or on your mobile device by scanning the QR code below.

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Image Credit

Photo by Bob T via Wiki Commons