Before it became known as City Hall, this building was officially the Municipal Building. It housed offices and the council that looked after various public utilities like roads and bridges, water supply and street lighting. It was renamed the City Hall when Singapore was granted city status in 1951.
18 Corinthian Columns
The most visually outstanding feature of the building is this luxurious row of 18 gigantic Corinthian columns. This building stands in front of the Padang, the large open field that Sir Stamford Raffles included in his original Town Plan.
In the video above, you can see some images of the Japanese surrender at this building. See if you can spot the Corinthian columns in the images!
The Grand Steps
These grand, spacious front steps to the building are one of Singapore's most historic public spaces. For instance, in 1945, this was where the Japanese Surrender was formally announced by Lord Louis Mountbatten.
This was also where our first fully-elected government, led by Founding Prime Minster Lee Kuan Yew, was announced.
Notes on the Podium
A podium stands here. It must be for the ceremony happening soon. There are some notes on it; they look like they are for a speech.
Inspector Kay is overjoyed that both the National Flag and Anthem have been found! "Just one more symbol to go!" Kay says as he leads the way to the nearby City Hall, which is already set up for the ceremony. Today, this building is part of the National Gallery. You and Kay now have to try to get inside to search the building.
