This 1993 photograph shows Jalan Mata Ayer (from squatter holding, northwards). A wooden hut and a coconut grove can be seen in the middle of the photograph. Jalan Mata Ayer is possibly named after a water spring. Title devised by Library staff.

Credit Line

All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

Subjects

• Squatter settlements--Singapore--Photographs
• Coconut palm--Singapore--Photographs
• Plantations--Singapore--Photographs
• Streets--Singapore--Photographs