Gateway of former Tiger Oil House of Jade, 1987
This photograph shows the gateway to a vacant bungalow, the former Tiger Oil House of Jade (翠玉楼), located at 3 Nassim Road. Animal sculptures decorate the entrance. The property was built by Mr Aw Boon Haw (胡文虎) of the Tiger Balm empire. The photograph was taken in 1987. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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All rights reserved. Tang Kian Cheong
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- Architecture and Landscape>>Architectural Styles
- Hu, Wenhu, 1882-1954--Homes and haunts--Singapore--Photographs
- Gateways--Singapore--Photographs
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