Are you aware of the historical significance of Balestier Road? Novena MRT and Novena Square were built on the site of a former Jewish cemetery.

[Cecil Lee]

Have you ever explored the historical background of Balestier Road?

Novena MRT & Novena Square were previously located on a Jewish cemetery. Alternatively, Balestier Hill Shopping Centre used to occupy a Chinese cemetery.

Novena Church was constructed on the site of a former Chinese monastery.

Here is a map of Singapore from 1954: -

Presently, Kamgpong Chia Heng road has been replaced by Irrawaddy Road, which now connects Balestier Road directly to Thomson Road.

Next to the former Thomson Road Police station stands the Thomson Medical Centre. Novena MRT and Novena Square were once located on a Jewish cemetery, while Balestier Hill Shopping Centre was built on a Chinese cemetery.

Additionally, Novena Church was constructed on the site of a former Chinese monastery.

This information is based on a 1954 map of Singapore.