Thomson Road Reservoir, 1907 : general view
This 1907 photograph is mounted on a board, with handwritten words "Opening of Thomson Rd Reservoir, 188 no23" on the back. The photograph shows the Impounding Reservoir built in 1857, which was enlarged and renamed Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. In 1922, the reservoir was renamed MacRitchie Reservoir after James MacRitchie, who was Municipal Engineer of Singapore from 1883 to 1895. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale.
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From the Lee Kip Lin Collection. All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
Subjects
- Nature>>Nature Conservation>>Reservoirs
- Reservoirs--Singapore--Photographs
- Waterworks--Singapore--Photographs
Suggested Pictures
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MacRitchie Reservoir : aerial view [1] -
MacRitchie Reservoir : aerial view [5] -
Tanjong Priok street scene, 1919 : general view -
Forest reserve, Upper Thomson Road : aerial view [1] -
MacRitchie Reservoir : aerial view [4] -
MacRitchie Reservoir : aerial view [3] -
MacRitchie Reservoir : aerial view [2] -
Singapore River, 1900s : general view -
S/S Atreus in harbour in 1919 : general view -
Forest reserve, Upper Thomson Road : aerial view [2] -
East Coast village in 1919 : general view -
Road, amidst coconut trees in 1919 : general view [1] -
Seafront, 1900s : general view -
Tanglin coconut plantation, 1920 : general view [2] -
Picnic at MacRitchie Reservoir, 1955 : group photograph -
Tanglin coconut plantation, 1920 : general view [1] -
High Street in 1919 : general view -
MacRitchie Reservoir, between 1968 - 1971 : full-length portrait -
European man sitting in a trishaw in 1919 : single -
The Water Works. 60, 1890s : general view -
East Coast seafront in 1919 : general view -
Scotts Road houses in 1919 : general view -
Scotts Road in the 1900s : general view
Suggested Pictures from National Archives of Singapore
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Impounding reservoir completed in 1860s was renamed Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907 and subsequently renamed as MacRitchie Reservoir in 1922 -
Main impounding reservoir, Singapore’s first reservoir of potable water completed in 1867 at Thomson Road. In 1891, it was extended and renamed as Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. Then, in honour of Municipal Engineer James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir, it was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir. -
MacRitchie Reservoir, the first reservoir of potable water built in 1867 in Thomson Road. In 1891, it was extended and renamed as Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. Then, in honour of Municipal Engineer James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir, it was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir. -
Impounding reservoir completed in 1860s was renamed Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907 and subsequently renamed as MacRitchie Reservoir in 1922 -
MacRitchie Reservoir, the first reservoir of potable water built in 1867 in Thomson Road. In 1891, it was extended and renamed as Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. Then, in honour of Municipal Engineer James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir, it was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir. -
View of MacRitchie Reservoir Park, Singapore. Completed in 1867, it was the first impounding reservoir in Singapore, made possible through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. In 1907, it was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir. It was renamed again in 1922 as MacRitchie Reservoir, in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
Impounding reservoir in Singapore completed in 1860s was renamed Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907 and subsequently renamed as MacRitchie Reservoir in 1922 -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir -
MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore. Completed in 1867, it was the first impounding reservoir in Singapore, made possible through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. In 1907, it was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir. It was renamed again in 1922 as MacRitchie Reservoir, in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore. Completed in 1867, it was the first impounding reservoir in Singapore, made possible through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. In 1907, it was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir. It was renamed again in 1922 as MacRitchie Reservoir, in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir. -
The first impounding reservoir in Singapore was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. It was enlarged and named Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. It was renamed again as MacRitchie Reservoir in honour of the Municipal Engineer, James MacRitchie, who designed and built the reservoir.