As for the conservation of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Bukit Timah Railway Station, Masjid Al-Hud (Mosque), Hoon San Temple and Bukit Brown Cemetery, each differ it is among of historical heritage being successfully preserved. In my opinion, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is probably quite successful because there are information and a series of casemates created by the Japanese to hold their ammunition can be found at the site. Thus, it informs visitors and so create a better awareness of its history. I feel the preservation of Bukit Brown Cemetery, Masjid Al-Hud and Hoon San Temple built in the early 1900s holds a significant value. This is because old buildings in Singapore are often demolished to make way for new ones or being re-constructed with a modern architectural design. The preservation of these historical buildings allows some bits of Singapore’s early buildings to be left untouched. Personally, I feel that it is an amazing experience to be able to see, feel and be awed by how these old buildings have withstand through the years, to think about the number of pioneers whom had once been in the same place.
The Bukit Timah Railway Station was hidden deep inside a narrow, one-way street. Equipped with our knowledge gathered from our research, it allows my group mates and I to appreciate the visit to the place. However, it does not seem to be significant to one who does not know its history. I think that the younger generation might not be even aware of its existence!
Most of the road names in these areas are named after people who once contributed to Singapore's society in one way or another.
More about the road names in the area
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