Monument to the Early Founders of Singapore

Monument to the Founders of Singapore
Artist: 
artist unknown
Patron: 
not sure
Date Created: 
18 January 1970
First Placed in Singapore: 
1971
Current Location: 
on the grounds of the National Archives
Label
Text of label: 

This Foundation Stone of the Monument in Tribute to the early Founders of Singapore was laid by Inche Yusof bin Ishak, The President of the Republic of Singapore, on the 18th day of January, 1970. [Repeated in the other official languages of Singapore.]

entry: 

"This simple memorial, erected in 1970, is a reminder that the immigrants of all races are the greatest contributors to Singapore's acheivements. The foundation stone was laid by Encik Yusof bin Ishak, the 2nd Yang diPertuan Negara from 1959 to 1965 (and President from 1965 to 1970). What the memorial lacks in design quality is made up for by the sincere thoughts of its authors." (this according to the Singapore Knowledge Net website - now defunct).

Despite the sincerity, the monument has been moved to make way for the gentrification of the Fullerton Building, and has been moved to rather cramped quarters at the National Archives HQ.

Location Notes: 

Originally located on Clifford Pier, it was moved to make way for the gentrification of the Fullerton Building. It is now located in rather cramped quarters at the National Archives HQ.