Dakota - the little bits and pieces

[iluvs90]

As we are aware Dakota area will be redeveloped soon (see here)... when i was very young like kindergarten and P1/2, i stayed at Blk 5 Old Airport Rd, this Blk 5 has been replaced by a newer taller Blk 5 and before we know it so will Dakota Crescent! In my mind, i feel an affinity with this estate and feel the familiarity with this neighborhood. In this visit, i thought i would capture the little stuff that i find unique and nice about this area.

For those that have the chance to visit this area, you will see many have vacated their houses but there is certain character about this place that feels it is lost in time... so hope you will have a chance to make a trip down before everything goes away.

The pictures are just presented in no particular order and hope you will see the charm of this estate and please feel free (if you do not mind) to add your collection to this post.

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Blk 22 Old Airport Road by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Beauty of an old estate by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Old stairwell by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Dangerous cat by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Old age sucks by darryl.chiew, on Flickr
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[iluvs90]

Wandering about in this estate, i easily lost my bearings especially when i was visiting different blocks but these blocks are of the same design, they are old and they are lovely, like a old pair of jeans, i find it comforting to just walk amongst them.

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Old past time by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


End of life by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Empty balconies by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Everyday excesses by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Shut by darryl.chiew, on Flickr
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[iluvs90]

Every now and then, an old estate bites the dust... i think i will miss this place and her brick buildings, sometimes i wish i could have a photographic memory that i can remember all the places that matter to me, i guess for now, photos will do.

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Siamese by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Dakota resident by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Blk 32 Dakota Crescent by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


R3:C1 by darryl.chiew, on Flickr



Crossroad by darryl.chiew, on Flickr
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[iluvs90]

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Old elevator by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Someone is coming down by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Family by darryl.chiew, on Flickr


Flew too near by darryl.chiew, on Flickr
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Don't linger too long in Dakota, or else, you'll be trap like the moth by her peaceful mannerism, her chatty atmosphere and her harmless dilapidation...

Hope to see more photos added to this post if you do not mind...​

 

[thoongeng]

Thanks for sharing, a small but really nice and quaint neighbourhood!

Really nice set of shots you have too

Sharing a shot I took and posted on my APAW a few weeks ago. Don't remember seeing that many empty flats and letter boxes then


Dakota Crescent Aug '14 by knowenoughhappy, on Flickr

 

[iluvs90]

Thanks for sharing, a small but really nice and quaint neighbourhood!

Really nice set of shots you have too

Sharing a shot I took and posted on my APAW a few weeks ago. Don't remember seeing that many empty flats and letter boxes then


Dakota Crescent Aug '14 by knowenoughhappy, on Flickr

Thanks for adding bro! Hopefully this will blossom into a sort of collective memory for some of us.

The empty letter boxes are from the row of low flats nearer to the Tian Kee & Co cafe.

 

[Daoyin]

Thanks for sharing this set of a place soon gone. Time and tide waits for no man.

 

[iluvs90]

Thanks for sharing this set of a place soon gone. Time and tide waits for no man.

Gladly Daoyin, this place has its charms, will be sad to see it lost.

 

[Zig Ziggler]

Wow didn't know about this sad news until I came across yr thread. Such a quaint and peaceful feel this estate gives the few times I walked past it whilst otw to Old Airport Road food centre :bsmilie:
So retro the lift buttons panel! Never seen such before man.
Tks for sharing

 

[iluvs90]

Wow didn't know about this sad news until I came across yr thread. Such a quaint and peaceful feel this estate gives the few times I walked past it whilst otw to Old Airport Road food centre :bsmilie:
So retro the lift buttons panel! Never seen such before man.
Tks for sharing

Bro Zig hope u can also add to this thread with photos of this place.
Yeah the lift is a must visit. The architecture and structure of these buildings are very special if u get a chance to walk up one and I also tot the doors to the balcony are very interesting as well.

 

[martosc]

Love the "Crossroad".
A very interesting neighborhood; Thanks for sharing.
Hope I can make the time to visit it before end of 2016 -- and make my own documentation .
Cheers.

 

[iluvs90]

Love the "Crossroad".
A very interesting neighborhood; Thanks for sharing.
Hope I can make the time to visit it before end of 2016 -- and make my own documentation .
Cheers.

Looking forward to your documentation of this place. You have very lovely pictures in your blog. (-: