This 1967 photograph shows some of the shophouses along Sims Avenue. The exterior of these terrace houses are highly ornamented with patterns, indicating a late shophouse style (1900-1940). Framing the windows are decorative pilasters. 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>>Building Types>>Residential Buildings
• Architecture and Landscape>>Building Types>>Commercial Buildings
• Shophouses--Singapore--Photographs
• Multipurpose buildings--Singapore--Photographs