Dalhousie Obelisk, Singapore is on the banks of the scenic Singapore River. A memorial obelisk situated at Empress Place, Dalhousie Obelisk was built to commemorate Marquis of Dalhousie's second visit to Singapore in February 1850.
Dalhousie was the Governor General of India from 1848 to 1856. His wife Marchioness accompanied him on this visit. Dalhousie had made the visit to work on measures for reduction in administrative expenditure.
Many of Singapore's traders were unhappy with the nation's pace of economic development. These men wanted Dalhousie to voice their opinions to the administration. Thus came into being the Dalhousie Obelisk, Singapore. The pier by which he came to Singapore was renamed as Dalhousie Ghaut, and the traders marked the place with a commemorative obelisk.
Dalhousie Obelisk, Singapore has had quite a few changes of location. It was first situated at Dalhousie Ghaut, and then shifted near the sea wall of Singapore River in 1886. Again, in 1891, it was moved to its present site, in front of Victoria Theater.
Dalhousie Obelisk of Singapore is built in white and gray color and has beautiful decorative pinnacle lamps on its four corners. The obelisk also has a commemorative plaque that mentions the facts related to its construction.
One of the many Singapore attractions, Dalhousie Obelisk is a good site for those interested in the architecture and history of Singapore.
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