Capitol - Singapore or JB
Capitol is geographically located at latitude 1° 17' 36" North of the Equator and longitude 103° 51' 5" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Singapore. The Capitol Cinema (Shaws Building) in Stamford Road was built in 1931 by the Namazie family to host live shows. The style of the building is eclectic neo-Classicism, characterised by somewhat ponderous detailing. Capitol was later bought by the Shaw from the Namazie Brothers in 1946. Capitol then became the premiere picture palace of the Shaw group until the nearby Lido was built. The Capitol was home to the greatest movies and live events. The theater's live acts continued, along with movies, until the 1980s. With its capacity of 1688, the Capitol was Singapore’s premiere blockbuster hall until Lido was built. During the 1950s and early 1960s, Hollywood was king of the box-office. It is by Stamford Road, near North Bridge Road, near Hill Street, near Victoria Street, near Loke Yew Street. The following locations related to it are represented by the nearest distances two points and may not be nearest by road.
Grand Park City Hall is about 0.2km, Grand Plaza Parkroyal is about 0.2km, Swissotel The Stamford is about 0.2km, Raffles The Plaza is about 0.3km, Fairmont Singapore is about 0.3km. These are places to stay (hotel, service apartment, inn) located near Capitol.
Capitol is about 0km, Stamford House is about 0.1km, Peninsula Plaza is about 0.2km, Raffles City is about 0.2km, Citylink Mall is about 0.2km. These are places to shop (shopping mall, shop houses) located near Capitol.
Chijmes is about 0.2km, Asian Civilization Museum is about 0.3km, The National Art Gallery of Singapore is about 0.3km, Singapore Philatelic Museum is about 0.3km, Civil Defence Heritage Gallery is about 0.3km. These are places of interest (attraction) located near Capitol.
Lee Kong Chian School of Business is about 0.2km, SMU School of Accountancy is about 0.3km, SMU School of Law is about 0.3km, SMU Administration Building is about 0.4km, Singapore Management University is about 0.4km. These are places of learning (school, college, university) located near Capitol.
Padang is about 0.4km, Bras Basah Park is about 0.4km, Esplanade Park is about 0.4km, Spice Gardens at Fort Canning is about 0.4km, Stamford Green is about 0.5km. These are parks, playgrounds, open fields or commons located near Capitol.
Telephone House Complex is about 112 Steps away.
Stamford House is about 121 Steps away.