Dalhousie Obelisk

Dalhousie Obelisk is a monument Downtown Core Singapore located in Singapore.

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Cheen The Curious

Built in 1850, this monument was the island’s 1st public statue . It marked Singapore’s 2nd visit from Lord James Andrew, the Marquis of Dalhousie & Governor-General of India. Source: VisitSingapore

Cheen The Curious

Designed by John Turnbull Thomson, then Government Surveyor. Inspired by "Cleopatra's Needle" on the Thames Embankment in London. Source: Wikipedia

Cheen The Curious

The monument was built to remind merchants of the benefits of free trade. Spot inscriptions in Jawi, Chinese, Tamil & English on each side. Source: VisitSingapore

Cheen The Curious

The four decorative pinnacle lamps are functional & well-maintained ????????

Matthew Fox

Dear National Heritage Board - you misspelled Dalhousie on the information plaque

Anna Oktaviana

Di tengah kota ada tugu Dalhouse obelisk...

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