This 1890s photograph shows the Esplanade grounds, with Hotel de l'Europe and St. Andrew's Cathedral in the background. This photograph was likely to be taken from the Cricket Club. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.

This 1982 photograph shows the escape stairs of Capitol Cinema on Stamford Road. Previously known as Capitol Theatre, dated 1930, it was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema. In 1984, it was earmarked for urban redevelopment and relaunched as Capitol Building (formerly Shaw Building) in 1992. It screened its last movie on...

This 1982 photograph shows the exit from the old Capitol Cinema on Stamford Road. Previously known as Capitol Theatre, dated 1930, it was Shaw Organisation's flagship cinema. In 1984, it was earmarked for urban redevelopment and relaunched as Capitol Building (formerly Shaw Building) in 1992. It screened its last movie...

This 1982 photograph shows the Gay World Park entrance, from the side road between Geylang Road and Mountbatten Road. The roads mentioned are in the Geylang area. Geylang is considered the traditional cultural heartland of the Malays. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1982 photograph shows the Jalan Besar entrance of the New World Park with some visitors approaching it. It was demolished and City Square Residences condominium was built on the site. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1982 photograph shows Kitchener Road, with the New World Park entrance on the left, and shophouses on the right. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a 1950s photograph of a Sikh man posing next to a statue in front of Haw Par Villa also known as Tiger Balm Gardens. It is an oriental theme park located off Pasir Panjang Road. Digitized from an album page containing 7 photographs described collectively as "Indian characters...

This 1990 photograph shows the beach at Changi Sailing Club, on Netheravon Road. The club is in the Changi area, was named after the Chengai tree (Blanocarpus heimii) that used to grow in the district but cleared to make way for Royal Air Force Base with one Chengai tree left...

This 1990 photograph shows the beach and seafront of Changi Sailing Club, on Netheravon Road. The club is in the Changi area, was named after the Chengai tree (Blanocarpus heimii) that used to grow in the district but cleared to make way for Royal Air Force Base with one Chengai...

This 1990 photograph shows the beach at Changi Sailing Club, on Netheravon Road. The club is in the Changi area, was named after the Chengai tree (Blanocarpus heimii) that used to grow in the district but cleared to make way for Royal Air Force Base with one Chengai tree left...

This 1992 photograph shows the exterior of Ropheka Hall of the Calvary Charismatic Centre. It shows the entrance to a two-storey building. Several vending machines can be seen on the left. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1990 photograph shows the beach at Changi Sailing Club, on Netheravon Road. The club is in the Changi area, was named after the Chengai tree (Blanocarpus heimii) that used to grow in the district but cleared to make way for Royal Air Force Base with one Chengai tree left...

This 1992 photograph shows the entrance of New World Amusement Park, at 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 park and private condominium. Title...

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...

This 1990 photograph shows the beach at Changi Sailing Club, on Netheravon Road. The club is in the Changi area, was named after the Chengai tree (Blanocarpus heimii) that used to grow in the district but cleared to make way for Royal Air Force Base with one Chengai tree left...

This 1988 photograph shows a public green space at Aroozoo Avenue. Aroozoo Avenue was named after Simon Aranjo or Araujo, rendered Aroozoo, of Portugese descent, who worked with Guthrie & Co. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1982 photograph shows the entrance to Gay World Amusement Park, at Geylang Road. Gay World was one of the three "World" amusement parks that provided affordable entertainment for Singaporeans, in the form of cabaret, operas, movies, gaming, sport matches, stunts and shopping. It was set up in 1936 and...

This 1990 photograph shows the beach at Changi Sailing Club, on Netheravon Road. The club is in the Changi area, was named after the Chengai tree (Blanocarpus heimii) that used to grow in the district but cleared to make way for Royal Air Force Base with one Chengai tree left...

This 1982 photograph shows the entrance to Gay World Amusement Park, at Geylang Road. Gay World was one of the three "World" amusement parks that provided affordable entertainment for Singaporeans, in the form of cabaret, operas, movies, gaming, sport matches, stunts and shopping. It was set up in 1936 and...

This 1990 photograph shows the beach at Changi Sailing Club, on Netheravon Road. The club is in the Changi area, was named after the Chengai tree (Blanocarpus heimii) that used to grow in the district but cleared to make way for Royal Air Force Base with one Chengai tree left...

This 1992 photograph shows the entrance of New World Amusement Park, at 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 park and private condominium. Title...

This 1982 photograph shows the entrance to Gay World Amusement Park, at Geylang Road. Gay World was one of the three "World" amusement parks that provided affordable entertainment for Singaporeans, in the form of cabarets, operas, movies, gaming, sport matches, stunts and shopping. It was set up in 1936 and...

This is a 1992 photograph depicting the entrance of Gay World, a popular amusement park at Geylang Road, also originally known as Happy World when it started in 1936. It was renamed Gay World in 1966. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a 1992 photograph depicting the entrance of Gay World, a popular amusement park at Geylang Road, also originally known as Happy World when it started in 1936. It was renamed Gay World in 1966. Title devised by Library staff.