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Peranakan-style shophouse : exterior [1]

This photograph shows the decorative plasterwork on the façade of a Peranakan-style shophouse in Joo Chiat. Near the louvred windows and door of the restored building is a sign indicating that the property is for sale. Title devised by Library staff.

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Close-up of ornate Ionic column design on the Peranakan shophouse facade of No. 64 Koon Seng Road
Row of Peranakan shophouses exhibiting Chinese baroque style architecture with tenants' cars parked in front at Emerald Hill Road. Numbers '28' and '29' are marked on the paved road running in front of the shophouses. In the background is top of Mandarin Hotel, with its distinctive revolving restaurant and facade, can be seen peeking out at top of the shophouses.
FACADE OF VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL
SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING DECORATIONS DISPLAYED ON FUNERAL LORRIES AND HEARSES FOR PROCESSIONS
SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING DECORATIONS DISPLAYED ON FUNERAL LORRIES AND HEARSES FOR PROCESSIONS
View of three sets of windows on upper storey of a Peranakan shophouse. Windows are segmented so that lower section can remain shut to maintain privacy for the occupants. Vertical bars spanning the length of windows provide added security.
Pintu pagar' or fence door of the front entrance of a shophouse. These doors afford some measure of privacy when main doors are open for ventilation. Collapsible metal grilles also ensured security even when doors were wide open. Patterned ceramic tiles adorned the floor and wall up to waist-height around the entrance.
WOOD CARVINGS ON SHOPHOUSE DOOR IN SERANGOON AREA, VERY MUCH NONYA/ PERANAKAN STYLE
A DISPLAY OF COLLECTIBLES ON SALE AT THE PERANAKAN PLACE AT ORCHARD ROAD
FACADE OF VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL
DIRECTIONAL SIGN TO INDICATE THE PLACE WHERE THE NATIONAL EDUCATION EXHIBITION 1998 AND THE 'SINGAPORE STORY' IS HELD AT THE AUDITORIUM OF THE SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
This is No. 63 Emerald Hill Road. The perimeter wall and gate have not changed to this day. The two plants above the gate posts are now replaced by cactus plants.
PHOTOGRAPH OF A PERANAKAN FAMILY
PHOTOGRAPH OF A PERANAKAN FAMILY
No. 63 Emerald Hill Road. The perimeter wall and gate have not changed till this day. The two plants above the gate posts are now replaced by cactus plants.
RED BANNER ON SHOPHOUSE DOOR INDICATING A NEW BUSINESS
AT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE AT THE SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, PRIME MINISTER GOH CHOK TONG HOLDS A SIGN INDICATING ITS 25 YEARS OF SERVICE
AT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE AT THE SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, PRIME MINISTER GOH CHOK TONG HOLDS A SIGN INDICATING ITS 25 YEARS OF SERVICE
FUNERAL -- A PIECE OF PAPER PASTED ON THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE TO INDICATE MOURNING
PERANAKAN SWING DOOR ON HOUSE, VICTORIA STREET
AT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE AT THE SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, PRIME MINISTER GOH CHOK TONG HOLDS A SIGN INDICATING ITS 25 YEARS OF SERVICE