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Aerial view of an urban village

Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Geography and Travels

This photograph shows a top view of a compact group of kampong houses in an urban setting next to modern buildings. The high sloping roofs of these wooden structures are partially visible. The village is surrounded by trees. To the left of the photograph are one-storey and low-rise buildings and...
View of houses, [1860s] : panoramic view

Streets and Places · Lambert, G. R.

This photograph shows a panoramic view, incorporating several houses, taken from a high vantage point probably in 1860s. Capturing such panoramic views was a must-do for commercial photographers then. Unfortunately, common vantage points like Mount Wallach and Mount Erskine have since disappeared. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation...