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The Tan Kim Seng Fountain is a fountain in Singapore that was erected in 1882 in honor of notable philanthropist Tan Kim Seng for his donations for the Singapore's first reservoir and waterworks.
Apr 11, 2024 · This is a 2004 photograph showing a close-up of the two-tier circular fountain built as a memorial to Tan Kim Seng. It is Victorian in design with cherubs, Greek gods, including Zeus, and goddesses. Title devised by Library staff.
The Tan Kim Seng Fountain at the Esplanade Park was built to commemorate Tan Kim Seng's contributions to the first public waterworks in Singapore. One of Tan's best-known donations was the sum of $13,000 in 1857 towards building Singapore's first public waterworks to ensure a better freshwater supply to the town.
Oct 9, 2023 · This 1880s photograph shows a view of the Tan Kim Seng Fountain, at Battery Road. The fountain was built to commemorate Tan Kim Seng who had donated $13,000 to the government for the construction of Singapore’s first reservoir and waterworks. The fountain was unveiled on 19 May 1882.
The ornate Tan Kim Seng Fountain was commissioned by the Municipal Council to commemorate the philanthropist’s contributions to Singapore. It was first unveiled on 19 May 1882 at Fullerton Square by Sir Thomas Scott, President of the Municipality.
Tan Kim Seng fountain, 1870s : general view. IMAGE. This 1870s photograph shows a view of the Tan Kim Seng Fountain, at Fullerton Square. This fountain was erected on 19 May 1882 to commemorate Tan Kim Seng who had donated $13,000 to the government for the construction of Singapore’s first reservoir and waterworks.
A commemoration to a Singapore who was responsible for the supply of fresh water to the Town of Singapore and erection of the Singapore Water Works. Tan Kim Seng came from Malacca to Singapore in 1840. He had a humble beginning but through perseverance rose to be a very wealthy man.
The Tan Kim Seng Fountain is a colonial-era monument nestled in the heart of the vibrant city of Penang, more specifically within the Esplanade area. It bears the name of a prominent Peranakan philanthropist, Tan Kim Seng, who was a notable figure in the 19th century among the Straits Chinese community.
Built to honour businessman and philanthropist Tan Kim Seng, the Victorian-style fountain was erected in Fullerton Square in 1882. It was later shifted to Queen Elizabeth Walk in 1925.
Tan Kim Seng Fountain at its current location on the Esplanade. National Heritage Board, Singapore. Singapore, Singapore. In 1857, Tan Kim Seng donated $13,000 to improve Singapore’s water...
