Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay is named after Sir Andrew Clarke, a governor of the Straits Settlements from 1873 to 1875. This area had plenty of warehouses which were use to house goods such as coffee, sugar, rice and dried goods.
At The Cannery
At the lounge area of the River House
The River House used to serve as residence for gambier, biscuits and other commodities. Although being restored in 1993, the River House remains as the traditional Chinese-style dwelling in Singapore.
A plaque bearing the history of Whampoa's Ice House
The Whampoa’s Ice House was established by Ho Ah Kay in 1854. This building was use to store ice which Ho Ah Kay got from America. However, this was a short-term venture as the revenue was unable to cover the cost. Nonetheless, the Whampoa’s Ice House is significant to Clarke Quay as its riverside green was inspired by Ho Ah Kay’s tropical garden that surrounded this building.
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