This is a beautiful Victorian fountain built in recognition of Tan Kim Seng, a prominent Chinese community leader and philanthropist. In 1857, he donated a sum of $13,000 in 1857 to the Municipal Council for the purpose of bringing free piped water to the Town.
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The Victorian cast-iron fountain has been part of Singapore’s urban landscape since 19 May 1882. It was built by the Municipal Council to commemorate Tan Kim Seng, a leading trader and philanthropist.