This 1968 photograph shows Orchard Road (from Indian Temple towards Stamford Road). Orchard Road supposedly got its name from the orchards and plantations that existed in the area until the turn of the 20th century. It is now a major tourist and shopping belt. Title devised by Library staff.

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

Subjects

• Architecture and Landscape>>Streets and Places
• Architecture and Landscape>>Building Types>>Commercial Buildings
• Orchard Road (Singapore)--Photographs
• Commercial buildings--Singapore--Orchard Road--Photographs