Time has been kind to the row of homes at the junction of Bartley Road and Upper Paya Lebar Road, which have retained their character even after 33 years.
The vehicles in the driveways may have changed, but most units have retained even their tiled roofs, though these are a bit more weathered now. Look closely, and you will see another remnant from the pre air conditioning era: little ventilation holes just below the eaves.
However, the tree in front of the junction has grown over the years, reaching rooftop height. The kerbs have been raised, the street repaved, but it is still the same busy junction.
Taken from the Straits Times, 3 Dec 2004
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