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Burkill Hall

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realised the error while doing research on the history of the bungalow, with all pictures of the building before 1959 showing the building being completely painted in white, and the building itself predating black and white bungalows. The building was subsequently repainted. The building is the last
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and high ceilings to allow for more natural light and ventilation, and was originally known as the Director's House on the grounds of the Gardens, later renamed to Burkill Hall after
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Constructed in 1868 to house the directors of the gardens, the building features broad
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Zaccheus, Melody (6 July 2015). "Revolver, parangs in showdown at 1868 bungalow".
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Anglo-Malayan plantation-style house in the region and possibly in the world.
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Cheong, Kash (10 February 2014). "Fairy-tale wedding amid the orchids".
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In 1960, the building was painted both black and white by the
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This article about a Singapore building or structure is a
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Singapore Botanic Gardens
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Isaac Burkill
Humphrey Burkill
Henry James Murton
Henry Nicholas Ridley
Public Works Department
Nigel Paul Taylor
The Straits Times
The Straits Times
The Straits Times
"Singapore Botanic Gardens colorfully connects people with plants"
Los Angeles Times


"Black and white Burkill Hall in Botanic Gardens to return to its original white palette"
The Straits Times
The New Paper
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