House of Tan Teng Niah

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The building in 2016

The House of Tan Teng Niah is a building in Little India, Singapore. It is the last surviving Chinese villa in Little India. [1]

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Description

The building has eight rooms and a Five-foot way. It features a richly carved pintu pagar and a gilded name plate above the entrance door with an inscription of the phrase Siew Song. [2]

History

The building was built by towkay (Chinese businessman) Tan Teng Niah in 1900. [2] It is believed that Tan built the house for his wife. It was restored and conserved in the 1980s. The building is listed on the Little India Heritage Trail. [3] [4]

References

  1. ↑ Lee, Charlotte Joy (3 September 2021). "Tan Teng Niah House: Last Chinese Villa In Little India With An IG-Worthy Exterior". TheSmartLocal. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Former House of Tan Teng Niah". Roots. National Heritage Board . Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "Former house of Tan Teng Niah at Little India heritage site up for sale". The Straits Times . Singapore. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  4. ↑ Thangamma, Karthigesu; Soo, Hui Wah (2006). Discover Singapore Heritage Trails. p. 95. ISBN   9789810564339.

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