Conserved Building
25 Trengganu Street
Applicable Guidelines
Historic District Guidelines
Conservation Area
Chinatown - Kreta Ayer Conservation Area
Historic address: 25 Trengganu Street
Former Lai Chun Yuen 旧梨春园
About
Built in 1887, this three-storey former theatre building with unique cantilevering wooden balconies was the centre of entertainment in Kreta Ayer until it was badly damaged during World War II.
The History
Its popularity was such that surrounding streets were colloquially named after the theatre itself; Smith Street was known as Theater Street, Temple Street as Theater Rear Street, and Trengganu Street as Theater Side Street.
The Building
The building features unique cantilevering wooden balconies across its three storeys.
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.
Explore Street View
The building can be found at this street.