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  • St Patrick's Road house, outbuilding : general view

    Arts · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1967 photograph shows an outbuilding of a house most probably at St Patrick's Road. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Rural landscape : aerial view [2]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Arts · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1967 photograph shows a rural land area and the sea at an unknown location. A small cluster of houses can be seen, nestled among some trees. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Upper East Coast Road bungalow, water container : close-up

    Arts · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows a close-up of a stone water container at a bungalow on Upper East Coast Road. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Rural landscape : aerial view [1]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Arts · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1967 photograph shows a rural land area and the sea at an unknown location. A section of the land has been used to accommodate some chemical plants. Seen also are wooden houses. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Rural landscape : aerial view [3]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Arts · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1967 photograph shows a rural land area and the sea at an unknown location. Some houses can be seen, nestled among the trees. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Seafront, 1900s : general view

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Arts
    This 1900s photograph is mounted on a board, with handwritten words "$5. 95571. 2093" on the back. The photograph shows a beach along the seafront. There are fences lining the beach, with coconut trees on the other side of the fence. In the distance, a pavilion can be seen. The...

  • Changi Coast Road reclamation : general view [4]

    Arts
    This 1992 photograph depicts Changi Coast with a view of the reclamation area opposite Changi Airport. The receding tide has exposed layers of wet sand. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Tanglin coconut plantation, 1920 : general view [2]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Arts
    This 1920 photograph is mounted on a board, with handwritten words "12-6-1920" on the back. The photograph shows a coconut plantation in Tanglin. Title devised by Library staff.

  • A look in the jungle, 1890s : general view

    Nature and Environment · Arts · Lambert, G. R.
    This photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. taken between 1890-1899, shows a view of the lush and wild growth of a jungle. Title from inscription, on front of photograph. Date of creation estimated.

  • Cavenagh Bridge, circa 1919 : general view

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This photograph, taken around 1919, is mounted on a board, with handwritten words "Kavanagh Bridge" on the front and "1919" on the back. The photograph shows Cavenagh Bridge, which is named after Sir Lieutenant General William Orfeur Cavenagh, the last Governor of the Straits Settlements (1859 - 1867). It was...

  • Changi Coast Road reclamation : general view [1]

    Arts
    This 1992 photograph depicts Changi Coast with a view of the reclamation area opposite Changi Airport. There are a few beach goers strolling on the sandy beach. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Shores of Penang Island, 1950s : general view

    Nature and Environment · Arts · Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
    This is a 1950s photograph of the landscape of the shores of Penang Island which are covered with mostly forests and jungles. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library...
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  • To cool off, between times : general view

    Nature and Environment · Sports and Recreation · Arts · Heritage and Culture · Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
    This is a 1950s photograph depicting two elephants, being ridden by Indian handlers, moving towards the sea to cool off after a hard day's work of logging. There is a boat on the left side. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff...
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  • New Harbour, 1863 : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Arts · Geography and Travels
    The 1863 photograph illustrates New Habour, which was later renamed Keppel Habour in 1900. The image was digitised from a Sachtler & Co. album entitled "Views and types of Singapore, 1863". Title information from donor.

  • Craig Road no. 51 tiles : close-up

    Arts
    This is a 1982 photograph depicting the wall tiles of shophouse no. 51 at Craig Road, from the west side towards Tanjong Pagar Road. The wall tiles in the photograph have the same Art Nouveau-like motif. Craig Road was named after Captain J. Craig of the Merchant Service Guild and...
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  • The Pagoda : close-up

    Streets and Places · Arts · Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
    This is a 1950s photograph showcasing a pagoda with a narrowing and decorated finial at the top of the structure. Pagodas can be identified by their tiered tower with multiple eaves or at the lower edges of their roofs. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY...
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  • New Harbour, 1892 : general view

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Arts · Geography and Travels · Lambert, G. R.
    This is a G.R. Lambert & Co. photograph of New Harbour, dated 1892, now known as Keppel Harbour (from 1900s), taken from Mount Faber. In the background, we see the "Dragon's Teeth Gate", which are the two rocky outposts located at the entrance of the harbour. Title devised by Library...

  • Changi Coast Road reclamation : general view [2]

    Arts
    This 1992 photograph depicts Changi Coast with a view of the reclamation area opposite Changi Airport. The receding tide has exposed layers of wet sand in this shot. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Changi Coast Road reclamation : general view [3]

    Arts
    This 1992 photograph depicts Changi Coast with a view of the reclamation area opposite Changi Airport. The receding tide has exposed layers of wet sand in this shot. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Bridge over the river at Banjoewangi : general view

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places
    This 1890s photograph shows a bridge (or pier) over the river at Banjoewangi (now Banyuwangi) looking westwards to the Ijen volcanoes in the background. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated. Information contributed by Richard Hale.
    Reproduction Available

  • Boats on the river : general view

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Sports and Recreation · Transportation
    This 1890s photograph shows the river at Banjoewangi (now Banyuwangi) with European-style houses on the far bank. There are some boats on the river with trees and mountains in the background. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale.
    Reproduction Available

  • Clemenceau Bridge plaque : close-up [2]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a 1982 photograph showing the Municipal Commissioners Singapore Clemenceau Bridge plaque on Clemenceau Avenue. The plaque depicts a lion with a coconut tree in the background. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Keong Saik Road no. 33, tiles : close-up

    Arts
    This is a 1982 photograph depicting a close-up of the wall tiles on house no. 33 at Keong Saik Road. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Oval view of river from hill, 1863 : panoramic view

    Arts
    This 1863 photograph shows a view of the Singapore River taken from Fort Canning Hill. The bridge shown is Thomson’s Bridge which was widened in 1886 and was renamed Elgin Bridge. The image was digitized from a Sachtler & Co. album entitled "Views and types of Singapore, 1863". Title information...

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