About Brickfields ( short Introduction )
BRICKHELDS has undergone many changes since its early days as a land of clay
pits where cows used to graze and the railways was a playground for the children
of the neighbourhood. MALAXI discovers its appeal as a modern hub with a
touch of nostalgic charm.
Brickfields was different
back then because there was not much
traffic and the city was a lot more green
er and serene. There were no such as things as
snatch thefts and car accidents were
rare.
Bfickfields got
its name from the word "brick". "The area was the centre for brick
making in the early days when the
whole area was a clay pit with cows
grazing everywhere.
Brickfields produced the best bricks
as good quality bricks is made from
clay
Despite its close proximity to
Bangsar, there's a vast difference
between the two neighbourhoods.
There's a lot of history to Brickfields as it is a one of the pioneer settlements in Kuala Lumpur.
(The Lutheran Church in Jalan Berhala)
Indeed, the whole stretch of Jalan Tun
Sambanthan (formerly Jalan Brickfields)
is interspersed with old colonial structures.
Right at one end of the road you have
the century old Young Men's Christian
Association (YMCA), which has become
an integral landmark in Brickfields.
Further down is the charming
Vivekaoanda Ashram that was built in
the early 19th century.
The charming 100 quarters in Jalan
Rozario are still there although modem
buildings have cropped up all round,"
Brickfields is also tagged a "Divine
Location" as many famous religious
structures, some almost 100 years old,
are concentrated in the area, particularly
Jalan Bethala.
The aptly-named road houses the
Buddhist Maha Vihara Temple, the
Amlmegu Sree Veera Haouman Temple,
the 56 Sakthi Vinayagar Temple, the
Lutheran Church and even the 50-year
old Three Teachings Chinese Temple.
The area is also popular for its banana
leaf delights and thosai (Indian pancake).
Apart from KL Sentrai, the area now
boasts hotels, condominiums, and omce
complexes, lending it a new image - an
image of the future!
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The Well-preserved 100 quarters in Jalan Rozario |
A sign of the times - the KL Monorail whizzing past Brickfields' 50-year-old Chinese Temple (with green roof) |
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An aerial view of Brickfields
An aerial view of Brickfields |