Fullerton
Building officially gazetted as national
monument
SINGAPORE: The former Fullerton Building, now known as The
Fullerton Hotel, was officially gazetted on Monday (Dec 7) as
Singapore's 71st national monument, by the country's National
Heritage Board (NHB).
It is the highest form of recognition given to a building for
its national significance. This ensures that the building's
historical features will be protected.
First built in 1928, the former Fullerton Building was widely
known as a General Post Office. It also housed several Government
departments in its early years.
The building, located at the mouth of the Singapore River, was
part of several key historical events. For instance, it once served
as a hospital for wounded British soldiers during World War II,
before Singapore fell to the Japanese.
The former Fullerton Building is one of three icons to be given
the national monument status this year. The others are Jurong Town
Hall and the Istana Kampong Glam. NHB said this is to commemorate
some of the country's key milestones as part of its Golden Jubilee
celebrations.