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Dalhousie Obelisk
Empress Place, Singapore City, SingaporeTel: +65 6736 6622 (STB Tourist Information Centre) • Web: Visit this site »
Near Cavenagh Bridge stands a prominent white obelisk resembling the Cleopatra Needle on London's Thames embankment. Designed by John Turnbull Thomson, it was built to commemorate the visit of the British Governor-General of India, Marquis Dalhousie, in 1850. A strong advocate of free trade, Dalhousie was warmly received by the local leaders, traders and residents. His visit was considered significant, symbolising that Singapore was finally gaining recognition from the "higher" authorities. After he left, funds were raised and the memorial built. Even today, the Dalhousie Obelisk stands as a symbol of free trade.
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