Stop Four - Fullerton Square.

Fullerton Square

The Fullerton Hotel

Enjoying ourselves at the entrance of the Fullerton Hotel

In 1919, the biggest and most ambitious infrastructure was built in Singapore – the Fullerton building. Symbolising the new wealth and power of Singapore, the Fullerton was sited on the entire peninsula of Fort Fullerton, overseeing the Singapore River and Harbour. London architect, Major PH Keys, was commissioned to design the building and while the foundations were being laid in 1924, the building was completed four years later, in 1928. Being a public monument as it dominated the city’s skyline and was the most prominent feature on the waterfront, The Fullerton became the symbol of Singapore in no time.

Singapore’s transition from colonial status to nationhood took place at Fullerton Square, where crowds declared their support for independence at the porticos and five-foot ways of the Fullerton Building.

At the opening of the 21^st century, there was a need to seek a new purpose. As the Fullerton was a historical landmark, it was placed under conservation. The transformation went on to greater heights as the Fullerton Building was reborn as The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.