Jalan Hang Jebat, Singapore
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Jalan Hang Jebat, Singapore
Located near Portsdown Road.
What do we find here?
- A mosque - Masjid Hang Jebat.
- Few rows of 2 storey "Black & White" terraces houses.
- Heritage trees.
- An old Taxi Kiosk - still maned.
- Free parking.
- Malaysian Railway Tracks.
What used to be here?
Colbar - Colonial Milk Bar for short, was built in 1953 along this road. Colbar was primarily a canteen for base personnel in the 2600-acre military complex stretching from Alexandria Road to Clementi Road. It was also an unofficial mess for the old British Army barracks located nearby. In 2003, it has to make way for a new semi-expressway to connect Queensway and Ayer Rajah. From August 2003, the original COLBAR at Jalan Hang Jebat was slowly being dismantled. Part by part, fragile materials were taken apart carefully to be reused in the construction of the New COLBAR (located not too far away). Clay roof tiles, timber screens and solid timber swing doors were some of the reused treasures. By September 2003, the entire 60-year old building finally bid its farewell to all.
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