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NLB old photos 1970s (Album 7) [63]

Streets and Places · Arts

This photograph is part of NLB 1970s photographs (Album 7) collection. It shows the exterior of Toa Payoh Public Library, a long rectangular building, and the round pool with fountains in front of the library. This was taken from an elevation and blocks of Housing and Development Board flats are...
NLB old photos 1970s (Album 7) [62]

Streets and Places · Arts

This photograph is part of NLB 1970s photographs (Album 7) collection. It shows part of the exterior of Toa Payoh Public Library and the round pool with fountains in front of the library. Many people are seen at the pool. A long banner has been put up on the library's...
NLB old photos 1970s (Album 7) [64]

Streets and Places · Arts

This photograph is part of NLB 1970s photographs (Album 7) collection. It shows the exterior of Toa Payoh Public Library, a long rectangular building, and the round pool with fountains in front of the library. This was taken from an elevation and blocks of Housing and Development Board flats are...
Dragon fountain : aerial view [2]

Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows a dragon fountain at Whampoa Drive. The fountain was built in the early 1970s. Title devised by Library staff.
Tan Kim Seng Fountain : general view [3]

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows Tan Kim Seng Fountain located at Esplanade Park. Built to commemorate Tan Kim Seng's contribution towards Singapore's first public waterworks, the Victorian-style iron fountain has three tiers and is decorated with sculptures of classical figures. One tier features four Muses while the tier below that features...
Tan Kim Seng Fountain : close-up [4]

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows one of the four statues on Tan Kim Seng Fountain. The Victorian-style iron fountain has three tiers and is decorated with classical figures. This photograph shows Clio, the Muse of History, carrying a scroll. Title devised by Library staff.
Jalan Batu, fountain : aerial view

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows an aerial view of a fountain at Jalan Batu. A Housing and Development Board (HDB) apartment block can be seen in the background. Title devised by Library staff.
Dragon fountain : aerial view [1]

Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows a dragon fountain at Whampoa Drive. The fountain was built in the early 1970s. Title devised by Library staff.
Tan Kim Seng Fountain : general view [1]

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows Tan Kim Seng Fountain located at Esplanade Park. Built to commemorate Tan Kim Seng's contribution towards Singapore's first public waterworks, the Victorian-style iron fountain has three tiers and is decorated with sculptures of classical figures. One tier features four Muses while the tier below that features...
Tan Kim Seng Fountain : close-up [2]

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows one of the four statues on Tan Kim Seng Fountain. The Victorian-style iron fountain has three tiers and is decorated with classical figures. This photograph shows Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy, carrying a wreath. Title devised by Library staff.
Nanyang Polytechnic, fountains : general view

Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows several fountains in the compounds of Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP). The polytechnic is located at 180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 and was established on 1 April 1992. Title devised by Library staff.
Tan Kim Seng Fountain : general view [2]

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows Tan Kim Seng Fountain located at Esplanade Park. Built to commemorate Tan Kim Seng's contribution towards Singapore's first public waterworks, the Victorian-style iron fountain has three tiers and is decorated with sculptures of classical figures. One tier features four Muses while the tier below that features...
Dragon fountain : general view [2]

Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows a dragon fountain at Whampoa Drive. The fountain was built in the early 1970s. Title devised by Library staff.
Tan Kim Seng Fountain : close-up [3]

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows one of the four statues on Tan Kim Seng Fountain. The Victorian-style iron fountain has three tiers and is decorated with classical figures. This photograph shows Calliope, the Muse of Epic Poetry, carrying a writing tablet. Title devised by Library staff.
Tan Kim Seng Fountain : close-up [1]

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2010 photograph shows one of the four statues on Tan Kim Seng Fountain. The Victorian-style iron fountain has three tiers and is decorated with classical figures. This photograph shows Erato, the Muse of Lyric Poetry, carrying a lyre. Title devised by Library staff.
Dragon fountain : general view [1]

Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}

This 2009 photograph shows a dragon fountain at Whampoa Drive. The fountain was built in the early 1970s. Title devised by Library staff.
Family posing at National Theatre, 1970s : group photograph [2]

Streets and Places · Arts · Geography and Travels

This is a family photograph of Heng Ngian Phuan, in front of the fountain at the National Theatre, located at River Valley Road. It shows a girl flanked by two ladies. Donated by Heng Ngian Phuan and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_653. Title devised by Library staff.
Water fountain : off-beat [5]

Arts · Geography and Travels · Pang, Gerald

This photograph shows anoher view of the fountain in the centre of Bugis Junction, which seems to have become a children's playground. The children seem to relish dashing in and out of the fountain, alternately evading or confronting the sprays of water shooting out from the fountain. Title devised by...
National Library building café : close-up

Streets and Places · Singapore. National Library Board

This is a view of the outdoor sitting area of the café at the National Library courtyard at Stamford Road. In the centre of the courtyard is a fountain. Title devised by Library staff.
Tan Kim Seng Fountain, 2004 : general view

Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Bonny

This is a 2004 photograph showing a close-up of the two-tier circular fountain built as a memorial to Tan Kim Seng. It is Victorian in design with cherubs, Greek gods, including Zeus, and goddesses. Title devised by Library staff.
Water fountain : off-beat [4]

Arts · Geography and Travels · Pang, Gerald

This photograph shows the fountain at Bugis Junction, where the water shoots out from the ground. Children gather around it with excitement, while a little boy steps right into the middle of the fountain, having fun by getting himself doused by the water. Title devised by Library staff.
Statue and fountain : general view

Arts · Personalities · Tay, Lionel

Shown in this photograph is an elegant fountain installed in the courtyard of Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall. Also shows the original bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles. Title devised by Library staff.
National Library building courtyard, 2004 : general view

Streets and Places · Singapore. National Library Board

This is a view of the courtyard of the National Library building and its distinctive white fountain. The library was located at Stamford Road. Title devised by Library staff.
Water fountain : off-beat [3]

Arts · Pang, Gerald

This photograph shows a boy having fun at the fountain at Bugis Junction, all wet but happy. The water shoots out from the fountain periodically, dousing him. Title devised by Library staff.