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  • Signboard of Hiap Chuan Joo Store

    Economy · Ng, Siew Hock
    Hiap Chuan Joo was one of the largest sawmill factories in Singapore. Located at Balestier it produced wooden crates used for beverages including Coca-Cola and Tiger Beer. Taken between 1950 and 1953 this photograph shows the signboard of Hiap Chuan Joo Store at No. 516 Balestier Road. The store is...
  • Serangoon Avenue 2 directional signage : close-up

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a directional sign to the HDB (Housing Development Board) apartment blocks at Serangoon Avenue 2. The sign is attached to a lamp, and it has the block numbers in black, against a white background. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Notice at Saizeriya restaurant limiting group dining during phase 2 of re-opening

    Events · Politics and Government · Kevin Seet
    "This photograph shows a signage put up at Saizeriya notifying patrons that they do not accept more than 5 diners as a group. This is in line with government regulations limiting groups of diners to 5 persons at most."--Contributed by Kevin Seet, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore"...
  • Dining table for coffeeshop staff during Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)

    Events · Anonymous
    "Dine-in was suspended during Phase 2 (Heightened Alert). This coffeeshop designated a table for staff to dine at during working hours. Only 2 persons are allowed to dine at the table at any time."--Contributed by Anonymous, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows...
  • Notice on table at Ya Kun Kaya Toast during phase 2 of re-opening

    Events · Kevin Seet
    "This photograph shows the table top of Ya Kun Kaya Toast. The label states that "Due to safe distancing measures, our seating capacity has been greatly reduced. Kindly limit the use of seats to 45 mins and give up your seat to the next waiting customer upon finishing your food...
  • Kebun Baru bird singing area during phase 3 Covid-19 pandemic [3]

    Events · Sports and Recreation · Politics and Government · Ujjal Dey
    Contributed by Ujjal Dey, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows a man with mask hanging a large bird cage amongst the other cages in a covered bird singing area at Kebun Baru during the Covid-19 pandemic. A notice tied to the pole...
  • Safety measures at Mandai Crematorium during Phase 2 (heightened alert) period [1]

    Events · Streets and Places · Politics and Government · Anonymous
    "Advisory on COVID-19 measures at Mandai Crematorium"--Contributed by Anonymous, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows Covid-19 safety measure notices that have been pasted on the exterior column at Mandai Crematorium during the Covid-19 pandemic. Partial view of two vehicles can be see...
  • Changi Airport Terminal 1 Departure Hall flight information display during Phase Two

    Events · Streets and Places · Anonymous
    Contributed by Anonymous, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows the flight arrival information display panels at Changi Airport Terminal 1 during the phase two re-opening period. Aside from the one panel showing the flight departures from Terminal 1, three other panels show...
  • Closure of self-service drinks station at Saizeriya during phase 2 of re-opening

    Events · Kevin Seet
    "This photograph shows the closure of the self-service drinks station at Saizeriya White Sands. The space has been converted to a storage space for canned drinks, served in place of the usual free-flow beverage service."--Contributed by Kevin Seet, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This...
  • Bottles of Malay kuih on display for sale on eve of Hari Raya during Covid-19 pandemic

    Events · Economy · Heritage and Culture · Toffa Abdul Wahed
    "A variety of Malay kuih on sale. This food display included a poster reminding customers to practise safe distancing."--Contributed by Toffa Abdul Wahed, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows rows of Hari Raya goodies on display for sale. Tucked among the bottles...
  • Social distance notice at Cat Cafe Neko during phase 2 of re-opening

    Events · Politics and Government · Organisations · Kevin Seet
    "This photograph shows the notice put up within the cat interaction space at Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa. The notice states "Dear customers, please keep at least 1m apart from other customers who are not in your party! Thank you." The footnote states that "Image is for illustration purposes, the...
  • Notice on gate with Christmas and New Year greetings during Covid-19 pandemic

    Events · Lisa Teo Hwee Koon
    "Homemade signage to wish everyone walking by to keep safe and well during this covid season. Sign made by 2 preschoolers."--Contributed by Lisa Teo Hwee Koon, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows a hand-written notice on a house gate with seasonal greetings...
  • Close-up view of building name "Mahindra House" at United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) campus

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows a close-up view of “Mahindra House” on a building wall at the UWCSEA campus. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff
  • Close-up view of school crest and building name "Raffles Institution Boarding School Complex"

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows a close-up view of the sign “Raffles Institution Boarding School Complex" with the school crest. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Small Buddhist temple in Kampung Lorong Buangkok

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows the exterior front view of a Buddhist temple in Kampong Lorong Buangkok. The temple is secured with an iron gate on which hangs the sign, "No Admittance", written in Chinese and English. A white statue of an animal with a red bow stands in front of the...
  • Surau Alfirdaus Lorong Buang Kok [2]

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows an external view of the mosque of Kampong Lorong Buangkok. The mosque is a wooden structure with zinc roof. On top of the roof is the star and crescent emblem that represents Islam. A sign is hung outside which reads, "Surau Alfir Daus Lorong Buang Kok", which...
  • Surau Alfirdaus Lorong Buang Kok [5]

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows a close-up view of the Islamic symbol of the mosque in Kampong Lorong Buangkok. Made up of a star and a crescent, the symbol stands on the zinc roof of the mosque. Below the roof, a sign is hung outside the wooden walls, which reads, "Surau Alfir...
  • Signboards at Lorong Buangkok

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This photograph shows a close-up view of two road signs in front of a big tree trunk in Lorong Buangkok. One of them is a blue signboard that describes the area behind it as the private property of KTMB, with a $50 penalty for illegal parking. The other sign advises...
  • Surau Alfirdaus Lorong Buang Kok [1]

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows an exterior view of the mosque in Kampong Lorong Buangkok. The mosque is a wooden structure with zinc roof, and is painted in pale blue and white. On top of the roof is the star and crescent emblem that represents Islam. A sign is hung outside which...
  • Surau Alfirdaus Lorong Buang Kok [3]

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows an external view of the mosque of Kampong Lorong Buangkok. The mosque is a wooden structure with zinc roof, and the walls are painted in light blue while the doors in white. On top of the roof is a star and crescent emblem that represents Islam. A...
  • Provision shop in Kampong Lorong Buangkok [7]

    Economy · Streets and Places
    This photograph shows the front view of a traditional provision shop in Kampong Lorong Buangkok. Items found in the shop include large biscuit jars, canned drinks and instant noodles. The foodstuffs are arranged on tiered and flat racks, or suspended from strings. At top of the shop is a fairly...
  • Provision shop in Kampong Lorong Buangkok [6]

    Economy · Streets and Places
    This photograph shows the front view of a traditional provision shop in Kampong Lorong Buangkok. The shop has a raised floor accessible by several concrete steps. Items found in the shop include large biscuit jars, canned drinks, bread, snacks and sweets. They are arranged on tiered and flat racks, or...
  • Close-up of Sunlove Home signboard at Lorong Buangkok

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows a close-up view of the signboard of Sunlove Home in Lorong Buangkok. Against a blue background, the words written on the signboard are "461 - Lorong Buang Kok S'pore 545210 Tel: 64831191". Below this information is the motto "Love All Serve All". Description by Library staff. Title...
  • Deepavali street decorations along Serangoon Road, 2002

    Heritage and Culture · Streets and Places · Strauss, Liesel
    This photograph shows decorative objects hung over Serangoon Road in Little India to celebrate Deepavali. Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindus between mid-October to mid-December. Deepavali is also known as Diwali. Belilios Road sign is visible on the right. Description by Library staff. Title...