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  • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, 1980 : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1980 photograph shows Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, from Rifle Range Road. The nature reserve is one of the largest patches of primary rainforest left in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Lake : general view [2]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows a lake, surrounded by a mass of vegetated land. The photographer's notes states that this is a picture of the present Jalan Soo Bee. Hence, the photograph was taken before the forest was cleared and the land reclaimed. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, 1980 : general view [4]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1980 photograph shows Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, from Rifle Range Road. The nature reserve is one of the largest patches of primary rainforest left in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, 1980 : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1980 photograph shows Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, from Rifle Range Road. The nature reserve is one of the largest patches of primary rainforest left in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Lake : general view [4]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows a lake, surrounded by a mass of vegetated land. The photographer's notes states that this is a picture of the present Jalan Soo Bee. Hence, the photograph was taken before the forest was cleared and the land reclaimed. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Lake : general view [1]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows a lake, surrounded by a mass of vegetated land. The photographer's notes states that this is a picture of the present Jalan Soo Bee. Hence, the photograph was taken before the forest was cleared and the land reclaimed. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, 1980 : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1980 photograph shows Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, from Rifle Range Road. The nature reserve is one of the largest patches of primary rainforest left in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, 1980 : general view [5]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1980 photograph shows Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, from Rifle Range Road. Overhead power lines can be seen. The nature reserve is one of the largest patches of primary rainforest left in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Lake : general view [3]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows a lake, surrounded by a mass of vegetated land. The photographer's notes states that this is a picture of the present Jalan Soo Bee. Hence, the photograph was taken before the forest was cleared and the land reclaimed. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Kusu Island, 1969 : two people

    Geography and Travels · Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This is a photograph of two ladies posing on a large rock at Kusu Island. Kusu, which means 'Tortoise Island' in Chinese, is also known as Peak Island or Pulau Tembakul in Malay. Every year, during the Kusu festival in the ninth lunar month, thousands of devotees make their pilgrimage...

  • Pulau Ubin, 1981 : two people

    Geography and Travels · Streets and Places
    This is a photograph of two ladies seated on a rock in Pulau Ubin, an offshore island, situated in the northeastern coast of Singapore. Donated by Lee Wan Goh, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_713. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Boating at Jurong pond, 1970 : two people

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places
    This is a photograph of two ladies wearing sunglasses rowing a boat in Jurong pond. In the background are some more boats that resemble sampans, docked near a shelter. Photograph donated by Teo Gek Huay and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_477. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre building : general view

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation · M. Ashif Padili
    This is an angled view of the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre amidst the greenery in the reserve showing a boulder carved with the words 'Bukit Timah Nature Reserve' in the foreground. The building looks like a black and white colonial bungalow. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, 2003 : general view

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a 2003 photograph of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, which was established in 1883. With an area of 163 hectares, it is one of the largest tracts of primary rainforest left in Singapore and is known for its biodiversity. This is a view of one of the several trails...

  • Quarry at Pulau Ubin, 1960s : general view

    Geography and Travels · Arts · Streets and Places
    This is a photograph of Chew Cher Neo taken at the Quarry at Pulau Ubin. It is known as Pulau Batu Ubin, or 'Granite Stone Island' to the Malays and 'Chioh Sua' in Hokkien, which means 'Stone Hill'. Donated by Chew Cher Neo and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008....

  • Botanic Gardens, 1960s : general view [1]

    Sports and Recreation · Personalities · Streets and Places
    Chew Cher Neo's wife, dressed in a short dress, posing for a photograph at the Symphony Lake, Singapore Botanic Gardens. Donated by Chew Cher Neo and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated. HRS3_704

  • Posing at Mount Faber, 1969 : group photograph

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places
    This is a photograph of three people posing at Mount Faber amidst the natural tranquillity, and luscious greenery. The top of this park offers cool views of the sea along the south-west coast of Singapore including Keppel Harbour and the island of Sentosa. Donated by Tang Kian Cheong, and displayed...

  • Pearl's Hill City Park steps : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Tan, Bonny
    This photograph shows a view of a flight of steps leading up to Pearl's Hill City Park which was built around a reservoir on a hilltop. Beyond the green fence is the stone embankment of the reservoir. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Lim Chu Kang seaside, 1973 : group photograph

    Sports and Recreation · Nature and Environment · Streets and Places
    This is a photograph of a group of young ladies perching on a tree. Beneath them is the sea water near Lim Chu Kang beach. This photograph shows the relaxed atmosphere and laidback countryside charm of Lim Chu Kang. Photograph donated by Low Soi Moi and displayed at the Heritage...

  • Scenery, Botanic Gardens. 51, 1890s : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows a scenic view in the Botanic Gardens. The Botanic Gardens was first established by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1822 on Government Hill (Fort Canning) for growing cash crops. The Gardens was closed shortly in 1829 due to the lack of efficient...

  • Telok Ayer Park : close-up

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Tay, Lionel
    This photograph captures Telok Ayer Park that is part of the inter-weaving of parks into our urban cityscape that makes Singapore a truly unique garden city. The centre of the photograph depicts the hexagonal signage of the Park. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Pulau Ubin quarry : general view

    Nature and Environment · Geography and Travels · Streets and Places · Tan, Bonny
    This photograph shows a general view of the disused granite quarry on Pulau Ubin, now filled with water, and its surroundings lush with vegetation. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Changi Point, from Franklin Point : general view [4]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment
    This is a 1990 photograph of the beach area at Changi Point, a view of south-westwards from Franklin Point. Both Changi Point and Franklin Point are not found in the present day street directory. Changi Point is in the Changi Village area, and has always been the focal point of...
    Reproduction Available

  • Bukit Timah Road, open ground south of Bukit Timah Fire Station : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1995 photograph shows the open ground (south of Bukit Timah Fire Station), at Bukit Timah Road. Some building materials can be seen on the open ground. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve can be seen in the background. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

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