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  • Gateway of New World, 1987 [1]

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Tang, Kian Cheong
    This photograph shows the arched gateway at the entrance of New World (新世界), an amusement park located along Jalan Besar. The gateway is flanked by shophouses on both sides. The amusement park closed down in 1987. The photograph was taken in 1987. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library...
  • Gateway of New World, 1987 [2]

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Tang, Kian Cheong
    This photograph shows the arched gateway at the entrance of New World (新世界), an amusement park located along Jalan Besar. The gateway is flanked by shophouses on both sides. The amusement park closed down in 1987. The photograph was taken in 1987. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library...
  • New World Park, 1980s : general view

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This is a photograph of the entrance of the New World Park, located at Jalan Besar. Owned by Shaw Brothers, it was set up in 1923 and closed in 1987. The site is now being developed by City Developments for its City Square project. Photograph donated by Tang Kian Cheong...
  • New World Park : general view

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This 1986 photograph shows New World Park at Jalan Besar. Jalan Besar is off Lavender Street. New World Park was an amusement park that attracted Singapore night crowds. It was set up in 1923 and closed down in 1987. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available
  • New World Amusement Park El Amigo : exterior

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This 1992 photograph shows the back view of El Amigo, at the New World Amusement Park, on Jalan Besar. Established in 1920s, the park was a prominent landmark in Jalan Besar, and finally ceased operation in 1987. Standing on its site now is the new City Square shopping mall, public...
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  • New World Park, entrance, 1986 : general view

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This 1986 photograph shows the entrance to New World Park at Jalan Besar (from Plumer Road). Jalan Besar is off Lavender Street. New World Park was an amusement park that attracted Singapore night crowds. It was set up in 1923 and closed down in 1987. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available