This 1982 photograph depicts the Heeren Building, located along Orchard Road (Cairnhill Road corner). 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.

Credit Line

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

Subjects

• Orchard Road (Singapore)--Photographs
• Commercial buildings--Singapore--Orchard Road--Photographs
• Streets--Singapore--Orchard Road--Photographs