Years ago, anticipating that redevelopment might eventually happen, Journey East commissioned a series of photographs documenting Tan Boon Liat Building.
“We knew that one day this building would be no more,” Ms Sam said.
Another long-time tenant, Japanese knife specialist Razorsharp, has not decided on its next steps and is in no rush to do so.
Its owner David Lim has operated the ground-floor store for more than 20 years.
“I am 71 years old, I’m not going to work until the day I die. And it’s going to cost a lot of money to restart – I may lose 40 to 50 per cent of my present business, so it can be challenging,” Mr Lim said.
“I’m waiting until D-Day, when I must vacate the place. I will stay until the last day.”Â
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