City Hall

City Hall

Introduction

Completed in 1929, City Hall and the Supreme Court stand adjacent to each other. Originally named the Municipal Office, it is the oldest Dutch-style building in the Far East and has witnessed many of Singapore’s historic milestones. In 1952, King George VI of Britain officially issued a decree upgrading Singapore to “city” status, while also dispatching the Duchess of Kent as a special envoy to arrive in Singapore. It was after the implementation of this administrative reform that the building was renamed City Hall, marking a major step in Singapore’s journey toward self-governance and independence. On September 12, 1945, Japanese General Itagaki surrendered on the steps of City Hall to General Lord Mountbatten, the Supreme Allied Commander of Southeast Asia, who declared: “I accept the surrender on behalf of the people of Singapore.” To this day, City Hall remains the site of municipal governance. Transportation

Address: St. Andrew's Road. MRT: NS Line or EW Line, City Hall Station (Station codes: NS25, EW13).

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