Clifford Pier, Maritime pier in Downtown Core, Singapore
Clifford Pier is a concrete structure in the Downtown Core featuring distinctive art-deco design with arched trusses forming a continuous ribbon-like pattern across the roof. The restored building now houses the Clifford Pier restaurant at the Fullerton Bay Hotel on Collyer Quay.
The pier was built between 1927 and 1933 and served as the main arrival point for immigrants and travelers coming by sea to Singapore. This structure marked the beginning of a new chapter for countless people starting their lives in the city.
The pier is known locally as 'Red Lamp Pier' after the red oil lamp that guided ships and became a symbol of maritime navigation in Singapore. This light shaped the harbor's identity for generations of sailors and travelers.
The location is best explored on foot, as it sits centrally near other attractions with good walking connections. The restaurant housed within provides a natural point to pause and view the space from multiple angles.
The pier's opening ceremony faced resistance to its naming, as locals wanted to preserve the older Johnston Pier instead. This protest even led to a boycott of the ceremony, showing how strongly people felt connected to the original site.
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