Tanjong Katong

This photograph shows the coastal stretch of the old Tanjong Katong, which was from Upper East Coast Road to Tanjong Rhu. Tanjong Katong means 'turtle point', where Katong was a species of sea-turtle that is now extinct. The coastline was a popular spot as wealthy Straits Chinese, Europeans and Jews often built mansions, hotels and recreation clubs along the beach for weekend retreats.