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This is a 2004 photograph of the side view of CHIJMES Hall, previously known as CHIJ Chapel. CHIJMES was originally the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, but its buildings were converted for commercial use and currently house restaurants and shops. This is a view of the exterior of the converted chapel with its steeple and arched windows and doorways. There is a surrounding wall with a black wrought iron gate. The building was gazetted as a national monument on 26 October 1990. Title devised by Library staff.
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CHIJMES Chapel : exterior
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CHIJMES was originally the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus. The buildings were converted for commercial use and currently houses restaurants and shops. This is an exterior view of the back of the chapel built in the Gothic architectural style. The adjoining lower building is semi-octagonal with four small steeples...
CHIJMES Caldwell House : exterior
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CHIJMES Chapel : interior
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CHIJMES was originally the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus. The buildings were converted for commercial use and currently houses restaurants and shops. This is a view of the chapel interior showing a wall with three stained glass windows depicting events concerning the infant Jesus. The Gothic arches and architectural...
CHIJMES, Chapel : interior
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This photograph shows the exquisitely restored chapel of the former Convent of Holy Infant Jesus, with gothic vaulted arches and stained glass windows. It is now a popular wedding venue. ...
CHIJMES : exterior
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This photograph shows the steeple of CHIJMES. Formerly a convent, it is now turned into a commercial place with shops and restaurants, and the chapel has become a popular choice for holding weddings. ...
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CHIJMES : close-up [1]
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Shown in this photograph is CHIJMES, which used to be the Convent of Holy Infant Jesus. The convent was founded by Father Jean-Marie Beurel in 1854, who also founded SJI a few years earlier. ...
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CHIJMES : close-up [2]
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Spiral staircase : side view
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Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus : exterior [1]
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This 1985 photograph shows the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) at Victoria Street. CHIJ is a premier girls’ school established in 1854 by an order of French Catholic nuns. In 1983, the primary and secondary schools relocated to no. 626 and no. 628 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh respectively....
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Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus : exterior [2]
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This 1985 photograph shows the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) at Victoria Street. CHIJ is a premier girls’ school established in 1854 by an order of French Catholic nuns. In 1983, the primary and secondary schools relocated to no. 626 and no. 628 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh respectively....