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Singapore - St. Andrews Cathedral
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Hussein Kefel (Hussein_Kefel)
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| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2002-06-23 |
| Categories: Architecture |
| Exposure: f/5.0, 1/500 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-05-16 0:27 |
| Viewed: 440 |
| Points: 4 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
The original church was designed by G D Coleman of the Madras army and was built from 1834 to 1837. The Church was struck by lightning twice and became damaged. In 1852, it was declared unsafe and was demolished to make way for the present building.
The present Cathedral was designed by Colonel Ronald Macpherson of the Madras army and was built between 1856 and 1864, using Indian convict labourers.
In 1870, it was elevated to the status of a Cathedral. It was named St.Andrew’s after the patron saint of Scotland in recognition of the generosity of the Scottish community in contributing a large amount of money for the construction of the church. During the Japanese invasion, the Cathedral was used as a casualty station for the wounded and remained open for worship.
Picture by: Hussein Kefel |
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Hello Hussein!
This picture reminds me about Moscow - also beautiful old church between huge skyscrapers.
Regards from Russia,
Igor
Hi Hussein
Contrasting architecture showing faith among that wealthy world of Singapore. Excellent pov.
Regards from Canada
Pierre Lacombe
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