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  • Fort Canning Hill cupolas : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a side view of two white cupolas on Fort Canning Hill which is located at the junction of Canning Rise and Fort Canning Road. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Raffles Terrace, entrance : general view

    Arts · Streets and Places · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a front view of the porch at the entrance to Raffles Terrace at Fort Canning Hill and the stairs leading up to it. The covered porch is supported by pillars, and sheltered by an extended roof. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Sri Dhanaayuthanpani Temple, gopura, 2003 : side view

    Streets and Places · M. Ashif Padili
    This a 2003 photograph which depicts a close up angle view of the colourful gopura at the entrance of Sri Dhanaayuthanpani or Sri Thandayuthapani or Sri Thendayuthapani Hindu temple off Tank Road in Singapore. A gopura is a monumental tower, usually ornate at the entrance of a Hindu temple. It...
  • Fort Canning gateway, North-West exit : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a view of the fort gateway situated at the North-West exit of Fort Canning Hill. A solid brick and concrete arch is built around the gate. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Fort Canning war bunker entrance : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a front view of a bunker located in Fort Canning Hill. At the entrance of the bunker is a life-size statue of a British soldier, holding a rifle in hand and standing guard. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Capitol Building, 2003 : exterior

    Streets and Places · Arts · M. Ashif Padili
    This photograph shows the exterior of the four-storey neo-classical Capitol Building. The building's light yellow façade has decorative walls, glass-panelled windows and curved front porch. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Fort Canning Centre : general view

    Streets and Places · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a view of the front entrance to the Fort Canning Centre with its brick front steps, white-washed exterior and red-tiled roof. It used to be the barracks of the British Army. Now, it houses the Singapore Dance Theatre and a culinary academy, at-sunrice. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Masjid Abdul Gafoor, 2003 : night view [2]

    Streets and Places · Arts · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a night view of Masjid Abdul Gafoor, located at Dunlop Street. A close-up of the facade calls attention to the details of the ornate design reflecting Islamic architectural style. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Boat Quay and Singapore River skyline : panoramic view

    Streets and Places · Heirwin M. Nasir
    Panoramic view of the river showing cruising bumboats, restored shophouses, the alfresco setting by the river bank and the skyscrapers towering beyond. It depicts prominent landmarks such as OUB Centre, OCBC Centre, UOB Plaza and Maybank Building. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Church of Saints Peter and Paul steeple, 2004 : side view

    Streets and Places · Arts · M. Ashif Padili
    This 2004 photograph shows a side view of the steeple of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. The steeple features ornate decorative details, cornices and arched louvred windows. A portion of a filigreed pediment is also visible in the photograph. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul was gazetted...
  • Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka, 2003 : exterior

    Streets and Places · Arts · M. Ashif Padili
    This is an exterior view of the simple, single-storeyed Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka, reminiscent of kampong house architecture with its beige exterior walls and pitched tiled roof. This is the first mosque built in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Fort Canning Gothic gateway : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a view of the white-washed gateway located on Fort Canning Hill. The gateway is designed in the Gothic architectural style. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Nicoll Highway : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a 2004 photograph showing a view of the deserted three-lane Nicoll Highway. Barricades are placed before the ERP gantry, as some roadworks are in progress. Title devised by Library staff.
  • LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts building, 2004 : exterior

    Streets and Places · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a view of LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts building's exterior with its lemon-yellow corner wall and horizontal wooden blinds shading the rest of the building. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka entrance, 2003 : general view

    Streets and Places · Arts · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a view of the Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka's entrance, leading to the main prayer hall showing mats laid out for worshippers at the front porch. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Fort Canning war bunker exit : general view

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a view of the exit of the underground bunker in Fort Canning Hill, showing the logo and blue metal doors. A funnel protrudes from the top of the bunker. Title devised by Library staff.
  • The Legends, Fort Canning Park : exterior

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a 2003 photograph showing a view of The Legends building located on Fort Canning Hill. The central part of the long building protrudes and has windows with decorations. The façade is decorated with pilasters and plaster mouldings. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Masjid Abdul Gafoor, 2003 : night view [1]

    Streets and Places · Arts · M. Ashif Padili
    This is a night view of Masjid Abdul Gafoor, located at Dunlop Street. A close-up of the facade calls attention to the details of the ornate design reflecting Islamic architectural style. Title devised by Library staff.