Posted August 13, 201510 yr Staff A 1960's tailor's shop front still around today 1. Observe the mosaic tiles adorning the floor of the tailor shop. 2. This establishment located on Tanjong Katong Road features a distinctive shop front characterized by two expansive display windows flanking either side. 3. Such architectural styles were prevalent during that era, with numerous shops along prominent streets like North Bridge Road showcasing similar designs. "A Welcome FEEL of .... Kindly enter, please do come in." 4. It seems that marketing psychology was employed during that period, as the angled "V" display cabinets flanking either side were crafted to optimize display space and facilitate easy "a welcome" entry for passersby into the store. 5. This effectively illustrates the concept of "window shopping." +++ 2021, Geomancy.net
August 16, 20223 yr Hi Cecil. We are from a Mediacorp show and are very interested in finding this old tailoring shop. Could you please assist us? Do email me at the email add provided. Thank you.
August 17, 20223 yr Author Staff On 8/17/2022 at 7:08 AM, SML said: Hi Cecil. We are from a Mediacorp show and are very interested in finding this old tailoring shop. Could you please assist us? Do email me at the email add provided. Thank you. A CASE OF GONE WITH THE WIND? No longer present! Extinct in Singapore. Hi, Have privately sent an email to you. Please note that the photo was taken around 2015. Some 7 years ago. I believe it was somewhere around the area highlighted in red. Next alternative may be in blue. But in my opinion, many of the old shops even Katong News Agency also perished ... to tons of eateries. This shop may equally have bitten the dust. 2021, Geomancy.net
April 1, 20241 yr Author Staff 1960’s era clinic. With some external modifications in recent years Once upon a time, used to have mosaic floor not ceramic tiles as shown at it’s front entrance … 2023, Geomancy.net
June 3, 20241 yr Author Staff On 4/1/2024 at 8:15 AM, Cecil Lee said: 1960’s era clinic. With some external modifications in recent years Once upon a time, used to have mosaic floor not ceramic tiles as shown at it’s front entrance … On 4th June 2024, this one also bites the dust… 2023, Geomancy.net
July 27, 20241 yr Author Staff 1970’s Hair Salon @ Blk 116 Commonwealth Crescent 1940’s - 1950’s Hair Dressing Saloon And more…
August 3, 20241 yr Author Staff The trend of shop gates with aluminum casings gained prominence in the 1970s. At that time, aluminum was considered a high-quality material, valued for its lightweight properties and greater expense relative to iron or steel. This design allows for a full frontal opening, as the gate rises entirely when opened. After 45 years, the gate is expected to operate efficiently, with only minor dirt accumulation.
August 9, 20241 yr Author Staff An uncommon V-shaped iron grille gate. Extremely durable and provides complete concealment of the shop's interior. This may explain the choice of this design by the motorcycle shop. The specified area is located within the boundaries indicated in the circle below.
August 13, 20241 yr Author Staff A Pawn Shop and a Chinese Physician’s Shop along East Coast Road [Close proximity to I12 Mall] The popular mosaic and designer tiles, previously featured in the Chinese Physician's Shop, were replaced with homogeneous tiles during the 1990s. A Chinese Physician's Clinic along East Coast Road [Beside Church of the Holy Family Katong]
September 3, 20241 yr Author Staff Kai Clinic Pioneer & founder - Dr Kong Kai [deceased] 223 East Coast Rd, Singapore 42892 Kai Clinic, located in Katong, has been operational since the 1950s, with its founding attributed to a physician known as Dr. Kong Kai. While the exterior has undergone modernization, the interior design remains largely unchanged from its original 1950s aesthetic. The clinic's layout remains unchanged. However, some time ago, all the mosaic tiles on the floor were replaced with homogeneous tiles. Additionally, the bench seating has been updated to a more modern design. +++ The entrance of this clinic features a contemporary wheelchair-accessible ramp, as the "shop" floor [clinic] is situated below the street level.
September 3, 20241 yr Author Staff The design is characterized as either contemporary or reflective of the late 1970s - 1980's style associated with pawnshops. The location is Teban Place, situated within Teban Gardens. Stainless Steel Cage Bars...
September 3, 20241 yr Author Staff REMINISCENT OF THE PAST Zinc and aluminum toilet doors are typically seen in HDB three-bedroom apartments from the 1970s. Historically, these doors prioritized functionality over aesthetics. Their advantages include durability, resistance to corrosion, lightweight construction, and longevity. Evocative of the past.
September 17, 2024Sep 17 Author Staff Credit: NAS & NLB. Photo for illustration purposes only Cowboy bar swing doors are equally popular then… Similar "V-Shaped" design... "A Welcome FEEL of .... Kindly enter, please do come in."
October 4, 2024Oct 4 Author Staff Same “V-shaped” type of counter at the entrance of this jewellery shop "Another Welcome FEEL of .... Kindly enter, please do come in."
October 16, 2024Oct 16 Author Staff No longer present! Extinct in Singapore. 1970’s Liquor Store cum Bar
October 16, 2024Oct 16 Author Staff Design of the storefront in a vintage aesthetic. Modern 2024 twist to a V shaped frontage to a vintage unit
October 25, 2024Oct 25 Author Staff No longer present! Extinct in Singapore. Man in the street Five-Foot-Way Barbers During the timeframe spanning the 1960s to the 1980s, it was common to find outdoor barbers working on five-foot walkways. The majority of these barbers operated independently, with only occasional partnerships between two individuals. Barber's most expensive investment is their typical barber chair.
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