Ridley Park

Ridout

Ridley Park

Ridout

1

Singapore

Photos

Ridley Park by Photo by Luca Invernizzi Tetto / age fotostock

Highlights

In Singapore, the colonial-era black-and-white bungalows, from the 1890s to the 1940s, offer a charming glimpse into the past, often nestled near military sites.  

Singapore Get directions

Information

Static Map

Singapore Get directions

Features

Last updated

Mar 13, 2025

Powered By

You might also like

Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy
 © 2025 Postcard Technologies, Inc.
@afar

"In Singapore , black and whites refer to the colonial-era bungalows of that color combination built here by the British for married officers and civil servants. The oldest date back to the 1890s and the newest to the 1940s. About 500 or so survive today, and most are owned by the government and rented on a monthly basis. Naturally, clusters of black and whites were built near military installations, from Tanglin to Sembawang, Portsdown Road, and Alexander Park. The higher your rank, the larger your house; some are quite grand. The white paint was used for its cooling properties and the black trim contains creosote to ward off termites and other insects. To see a string of them, from the Tanglin Mall (at the junction of Tanglin, Grange, and Napier roads), walk south about a half a mile along Tanglin Road and you’ll witness several on the left side of the road."

The Best Things to Do in Singapore
View Postcard for Ridley Park