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  • Rattan processing shed in Potong Pasir, 1970s [6]

    Economy · Organisations
    This picture depicts a rattan processing shed in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. A large, manmade concrete pool can be seen, just under the shade, where the bundles of rattan would be submerged in before they were dried out under the sun. A man can be seen lifting a bundle...

  • Main road in a village in Potong Pasir, 1970s [3]

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This picture shows a main road in a village in Potong Pasir in the 1970s. A blue car can be seen parked by the roadside. A small wooden shed with cemented floors can also be seen near to the car. This shaded shed was built as a temporary resting area...

  • Rattan processing shed beside a pond in Potong Pasir, 1970s [2]

    Streets and Places
    This picture shows a few houses by the edge of a pond in Potong Pasir in the 1970s. These houses are located in an area known as "The Triangle", which was an area studied by Mr. E. Jebamoney. This area does not have an outdoor latrine. Title devised by Library...

  • A row of wooden houses with wooden steps leading up to the door in Potong Pasir, 1970s [2]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This picture shows a row of wooden houses with wooden steps leading up to the door in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. The houses, No. 125Y(b) and No. 125X, are facing the eastern direction of a few provision shops in the area (off camera). Title devised by Library staff.

  • Lorry in a construction site in Potong Pasir, 1970s [1]

    Economy · Streets and Places
    This picture shows a construction lorry in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. This lorry is in a construction site where the ground is being levelled. A few houses and the minaret of a mosque can be seen in the distance. Title devised by Library staff.

  • A Chinese provision shop in Potong Pasir, 1970s [1]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This picture shows a Chinese provision shop, with the address No. 107, in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. Household items such as brooms and umbrellas, as well as food items such as noodles, onions and soy sauce, are sold in this shop. Two Chinese shopkeepers can also be seen in...

  • A lorry and a crane in a construction site in Potong Pasir, 1970s [1]

    Economy
    This picture shows a few construction vehicles in a construction site in Potong Pasir in the 1970s. The lorry is heading out of the construction site. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Crane on top of a hill in Potong Pasir, 1970s

    Economy · Streets and Places
    This picture depicts Potong Pasir in the 1970s. A crane sits on top of a hill in the vicinity of a village. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Pathway in between wooden houses in Potong Pasir, 1970s [2]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment
    This picture shows a pathway in between a few wooden houses in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. A motorcycle, parked underneath a large tree, can be seen on the right side of the path. Title devised by Library staff.

  • P.A.P. branch located in Potong Pasir, 1970s [2]

    Streets and Places
    This picture shows a wooden building which functions as P.A.P.'s Potong Pasir branch in the 1970s. The surrounding area of the building is enclosed by a metal fence. A small Chinese temple can be seen nearby. Title devised by Library staff.

  • A Chinese florist in Potong Pasir, 1970s

    Streets and Places · Organisations
    This picture shows the rear entrance of a Chinese flower shop called "Nan Xiong Florist" in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. An employee can be seen putting together a floral arrangement meant for a religious ceremony. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Fish farm in Potong Pasir, 1970s [3]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This picture shows a fish farm in Potong Pasir in the 1970s. The small ponds which make up the farm are located in a village in Jalan Potong Pasir. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Houses damaged by fire in Potong Pasir, 1978 [2]

    Streets and Places
    This picture shows two houses which were damaged by a fire in Potong Pasir on 11 June 1978. The houses, with unit numbers 11Q and 11R, are among a few of the houses which were damaged that day. The fire was reported to have begun from unit number 11G (off...

  • Row of houses between a big pond and a small pond in Potong Pasir, 1970s [3]

    Streets and Places
    This picture shows a row of wooden houses on stilts above a pond in Potong Pasir in the 1970s. These houses, with address numbers 11X and 11Y, are located at the eastern end of an embankment that divides a large pond and a small pond in that area. A small...

  • Provision shop selling newspapers in Potong Pasir, 1970s

    Communications · Streets and Places
    This picture shows a provision shop with the address No. 90 in Potong Pasir in the 1970s. Other than food items, this shop sells magazines and newspapers which are hung just outside its entrance. A Malay woman can be seen walking to the back of the shop. Title devised by...

  • Lorong Ahadiat in Potong Pasir, 1970s [2]

    Streets and Places
    This picture shows Lorong Ahadiat in Potong Pasir in the 1970s. This area is part of a site that is being studied. On the left-hand side of the picture are a row of buildings. Among them include a Chinese temple and a shop which provides laundry service. Title devised by...

  • A row of wooden houses with zinc roofs in Potong Pasir, 1970s [3]

    Streets and Places
    This picture shows a row of wooden houses with zinc roofs at the water's edge in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. On the left-hand side of the picture is a cleared and flattened area, while on the right-hand side of the picture there is a cement bridge that stands above...

  • Children and female guests at a wedding in Potong Pasir, 1970s [2]

    Heritage and Culture · Geography and Travels · Events
    This picture shows a group of guests at a Malay wedding in Potong Pasir in the 1970s. A few Malay women and a few children are sitting and enjoying a performance by a musical band (hidden in the left-hand side of the picture). Title devised by Library staff.

  • "Hai Chiu", a Chinese coffeeshop in Potong Pasir, 1970s

    Streets and Places
    This picture shows a Chinese eatery or coffeeshop in Potong Pasir in the 1970s. A few sets of tables and chairs can be seen in the shop. A Chinese man can be seen preparing beverages on the left-hand side of the picture. Title devised by Library staff.

  • An asphalt road in a village in Potong Pasir, 1970s [5]

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This picture shows a main road in Potong Pasir in the 1970s. The road passes through "Area B" which is located on the northern side of the pond. There are a few houses and vehicles that can also be seen in this picture. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Caucasian man with an umbrella in front of a shop in Potong Pasir, 1970s

    Streets and Places
    This picture shows a Caucasian man in front of a shop in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. He holds an umbrella on his right hand and a camera on his left hand. Behind him is a shop with the address No. 17. This shop which sells shoes stands beside a...

  • A row of wooden houses on the edge of a small pond in Potong Pasir, 1970s [4]

    Streets and Places
    This is a picture of a row of wooden houses built on the edge of a small pond in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. These houses stand in the northward direction of a causeway (not seen in the picture). Title devised by Library staff.

  • A pond commonly used for bathing and washing clothes in Potong Pasir, 1970s

    Streets and Places
    This picture shows a pond, primarily used for bathing and washing clothes, located in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. On the right-hand side of the picture, there is a man cleaning his face in the water and on the left-hand side of the picture, there are basins filled with wet...

  • A row of wooden houses with wooden steps leading up to the door in Potong Pasir, 1970s [1]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This picture shows a row of wooden houses with wooden steps leading up to the door in Potong Pasir during the 1970s. The houses, No. 125Y(a), No. 125Y(b) and No. 125X, are located on the eastern direction of a few provision shops in the area (off camera). Title devised by...

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