Conserved Building
37 Pagoda Street
Applicable Guidelines
Historic District Guidelines
Conservation Area
Chinatown - Kreta Ayer Conservation Area
Historic address: 37 Pagoda Street
Former Coolie Quarters
About
This shophouse is believed to be the former premises of Kwong Hup Yuen, one of the most infamous coolie firms.
The History
Most coolies came from southern China in search of better job prospects but upon arrival were sold off as indentured labourers. Those who were not immediately auctioned off were kept in cramped and sordid quarters.
Guidelines and Procedures
All proposed works will need to comply with the Conservation Guidelines and the Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG). Conservation Permission is required before all additions & alteration works and operations of new use can begin.
Residential Fronts are characterised by timber casement windows flanking a double-leafed timber door. All buildings with residential front which is existing and/or identified in the 'Specific Restoration Guidelines', regardless of land use zoning, shall be retained and restored.
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The building can be found at this street.