Golden Bell Mansion
The Golden Bell Mansion is a historic mansion on Mount Faber in Singapore. It served as the residence of prominent philanthropist Tan Boo Liat and is currently occupied by the Danish Seamen's Church.
Description
The mansion is located on Pender Road on Mount Faber. When the building was first completed, it had an entrance hall on the first floor, with a billiard room on the left and a smoking room on the right. It also featured a rear hall, which was connected to the dining room and the guest room. The kitchen was linked to the servants' quarters via a verandah at the back. A straight staircase at the rear hall led to the second floor, which featured four bedroom and a ladies' private room connected to the two bedrooms at the front, as well as a balcony above the mansion's portico. Both of the bedrooms at the back were connected to a bathroom. The straight staircase was later replaced by a circular one in the billiards room.[1]
History
Designed by local architect Wee Teck Moh, the building was completed in 1910 by philanthropist Tan Boo Liat.[2] The building was one of several properties owned by Tan, who primarily lived in the Siam House, which stood at the corner of Coleman Street and North Bridge Road. The Golden Bell Mansion was used primarily for entertainment.
Historic mansion marks 100 years (27 July 2011)
Belle of Pender Road (7 November 2015)
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References
- ^ Bak, Lim Kua; How, Seng Lim; Tan, Royson (2022). Illustrious Heritage, An: The History Of Tan Tock Seng And Family. World Scientific. pp. 308–317. ISBN 9811256985.
- ^ "Danish Seamen's Church (Former Golden Bell Mansion)". Roots. National Heritage Board. Retrieved 21 September 2022.