Short Street, Singapore
Short Street (map) is a street in downtown Singapore. It runs from Selegie Road to Rochor Canal Road. It got its name probably because it is shorter than other streets that are parallel to it such as Prinsep Street and Bencoolen Street.
 Short Street signboard (12 July 2011) © Timothy Tye using this photo
Among the sights along Short Street include Selegie House, Albert Court and La Salle College of the Arts.
Getting there
Take the North East Line to the Little India MRT Station (NE7) and or the East West Line to the Bugis MRT Station (EW12), and walk from either station.
References
Toponymics - A Study of Singapore Street Names by Victor R Savage and Brenda S.A. Yeoh (2004), ISBN 981-210-364-3
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