Mohammad Sultan Road

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#WednesdayWalk is a challenge started by @tattoodjay, The idea is to get out for a short walk, and get some shots of what you can see within a short distance of your home office or wherever you start.

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Mohammad Sultan Road is on the side of Robertson Walk. You turn off the road and you are into the heart of Robertson Walk, where you find the shopping mall, restaurants, pubs and Al Fresco dining. There are also many prestigious and luxurious waterfront condominiums.

From the Ford Canning Station, one has to walk pass Mohammad Sultan Road to reach Robertson Walk. I am not very familiar with this area. I might have passed it a couple of times, but I have never really paid attention to the place.

Apparently, in its heyday in the 60s and 70s, this street was bustling with business and trading activity because of its close proximity to the Singapore River.

Unfortunately due to the modernization of Singapore, Mohamed Sultan Road became unoccupied and rundown. The place, however, took a turn when the government decided to redevelop the place in the 90s, and turn it into a club/restaurant centre. Since then it has flourished. There were many clubs and restaurants on this stretch of road. The scene was lively, vibrant and club-hoppers enjoyed this row of clubs. Music played non-stop, and you can find the hippest people there.

Today, Mohammad Sultan Road is overshadowed by Robertson Walk. Although it is still an exciting place to be on a Friday and Saturday night, it is rather quiet during the week.

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Looks like some restoration has been done and a new coat of paint.

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Four old shop houses and a house of glass. Some would be aghast, some would find it a beautiful contrast. I am surprised the new owner got away with the design.

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Another row of shop houses given a new coat of paint.

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Prestigious condominiums in the Roberston Walk.

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This one might be high enough to offer a waterfront view.

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Well done on #wednesdaywalk !

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Love your walks brings back memories of my time there I am glad they redeveloped this place

Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :)

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That last picture is the high-priced one I bet, like if you have to ask how much it is you can't afford it. Interesting look at some of the areas, the Sulton street is full of clubs and restaurants so that's where you hang out, right?

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I go there once in a while. It is a bit too far and inconvenient for me.

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I understand. Plus they don't have any junk or thrift stores and we all know how you like to hang around in those looking for the next hidden treasure.

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Looks like a great place for a walk. I have never heard the term shop houses before.

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Maybe it is a local term. The ground level is the shop, and the upper level is where the shop owners live. That's why it is called shophouses. It is one word rather than two - I think.

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