House of Tan Teng Niah

The House of Tan Teng Niah is a building in Little India, Singapore. It is the last surviving Chinese villa in Little India.[1]

The building in 2016

Description

The building has eight rooms and a Five-foot way. It features a richly carved pintu pagar and a gilded name plate above the entrance door with an inscription of the phrase Siew Song.[2]

History

The building was built by towkay Tan Teng Niah in 1900.[2] It is believed that Tan built the house for his wife. It was restored and conserved in the 1980s. The building is listed on the Little India Heritage Trail.[3][4]

References
  1. Lee, Charlotte Joy (3 September 2021). "Tan Teng Niah House: Last Chinese Villa In Little India With An IG-Worthy Exterior". TheSmartLocal. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. "Former House of Tan Teng Niah". Roots. National Heritage Board. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  3. "Former house of Tan Teng Niah at Little India heritage site up for sale". The Straits Times. Singapore. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  4. Thangamma, Karthigesu; Soo, Hui Wah (2006). Discover Singapore Heritage Trails. p. 95. ISBN 9789810564339.

1°18′25″N 103°51′03″E

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