Foundation Stone of the Monument of the Early Founders of Singapore

A poor looking monument

This innocuous looking sculpture is a monument to the early immigrants and settlers who laid the foundations of Singapore. The monument features a foundation stop sitting atop a pedestal made of brick...

A squat plaque- but,nevertheless, historically interesting!

I was interested to view the plaque and to read the significant inscriptions carved thereon. Pulchritudinous the monument may not be yet it still marks an important piece of Singaporean history.

Cast in stone

Visually this is a non starter but historically it has merit in that it commemorates the early founders of Singapore - initially a grandiose idea for a monument that did not materialize - the foundati...

Foundation stone is just a stone

This is nothing special, just a stone, do not expect too much. If you stay at the Fullerton hotel, you can find this on the way to Merlion.

Small monument near the Fullerton Hotel: not much to see

This small monument to Singapore's early founders is located adjacent to the Fullerton Hotel, on the side overlooking the river. There's nothing much to see though, and 1 minute is sufficient as you w...