This 1971 photograph shows two two-storey First Transitional Style shophouses in Malacca. Some prominent architectural features seen include Corinthian columns, louvred French windows and decorative moulding. One of the shophouse has a black gilded plaque, with Chinese characters hung above its door. 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>>Architectural Styles
• Shophouses--Malaysia--Malacca (Malacca)--Photographs
• Multipurpose buildings--Malaysia--Malacca (Malacca)--Photographs
• Architecture--Details--Photographs