Joo Chiat and Katong
Once a 19th-century landscape of plantations and seaside bungalows, the Joo Chiat and Katong area has quickly evolved into a vibrant residential hub rich in Eurasian and Peranakan heritage, as well as beautifully conserved colonial shophouses. It is also dotted with nostalgic 1970s-style kopitiams together with trendy cafes and independent boutiques. Dive into our story map on the Joo Chiat and Katong area to explore its incredible transformation and unique blend of old and new.
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Notes:
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This story map does not show a comprehensive coverage of the buildings, landmarks and villages of Joo Chiat and Katong.
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The base map used in this story map is the Singapore Land Authority’s OneMap.
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This story map used related Infopedia articles and other NLB digitised resources in NL Online, BiblioAsia, and Roots as references. A full reference list can be found in the story map.
