(source: timesofmylife.wordpress.com)
It used to be known as the Red Brick Library to many who visited it. It was the Motherhouse of Books, only cos it was the National Library since the 60s. I used to go there with my family. It was located next to the National Museum. It was always such a thrill going there. Recently, it was demolished. The kopitiam, that I went to after visiting the library just a short walk away at the corner of the road too was taken away to build the Fort Canning Tunnel.
The road that used to be in front of the library is now replaced by grass, pavements, and an SMU building. And in place of the library is now an escalator. As funny as it sounds, but I have proof. The escalator leads up to Fort Canning Hill. I kind of miss going up that slope to the porch of the library.
(what remains of it today, escalator in place of library. on the left, is entrance to Fort Canning Tunnel.)
(a presence marked, and National Museum)
(Escalator on grass)
(up ahead, SMU)
(kopitiam was next to white building)
More history of our National Library (timesofmylife.wordpress.com).
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