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  • 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...

  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1900s : general view

    Streets and Places · Lambert, G. R.
    This photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co., taken between 1900 to 1909, shows a view of the Cavenagh Bridge. There is a handwritten note, "Cavenagh Bridge from Marine Police Station" on the front of the photograph. Built in 1868, the Cavenagh Bridge was named after Sir Lieutenant General William Orfeur...

  • 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

  • Holland Road, 1992 : general view

    Streets and Places
    This 1992 photograph depicts Holland Road, at the old British Army overhead bridge near Holland Road. Holland Road was named after an early Tanglin architect, Hugh Holland. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Anderson Bridge : general view [1]

    Streets and Places
    This is a 1992 photograph, showing the Anderson Bridge, at Empress Place. The bridge, named after John Anderson, Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements in 1910, crosses the mouth of Singapore River and connects Empress Place with Collyer Quay. In the background are the tall buildings of the financial business district....
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  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1960s : general view

    Streets and Places · Cheah, Seng Kee
    This 1960s 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 built in 1868 by Indian convicts based in Singapore. Today, it is the oldest bridge across the Singapore River and serves as...
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  • Kallang River, at Mar Thoma Road : panoramic view [2]

    Streets and Places
    This 1992 photograph shows Mar Thoma Road, with a view of Kallang River from the footpath. In the distance, several buildings and a bridge can be seen. Mar Thoma Road which is near St. Michael's estate, was named after St. Thomas' Syrian Church of Malabar. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Anderson Bridge : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a 1992 photograph, showing the Anderson Bridge, at Empress Place. The bridge, named after John Anderson, Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements in 1910, crosses the mouth of Singapore River and connects Empress Place with Collyer Quay. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Crawford Bridge : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1972 photograph shows Crawford Bridge with Rochor River under it, at Crawford Street. Crawford Bridge and Crawford Street are named after Sir John Crawfurd, second Resident and Commandant of Singapore from 1823 to 1826. Crawford Street is near Kallang Road. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
    Reproduction Available

  • Coleman Bridge, 1983 : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows Coleman Bridge, from North Boat Quay. Originally called New Bridge, the second bridge built across the Singapore River was renamed after D.G. Coleman. Constructed as a brick bridge in 1840, it was replaced with the current concrete bridge in 1986. The construction of The Riverwalk can...
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  • Crawford Bridge : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1972 photograph shows Crawford Bridge, at Crawford Street. Crawford Bridge and Crawford Street are named after Sir John Crawfurd, second Resident and Commandant of Singapore from 1823 to 1826. Crawford Street is near Kallang Road. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
    Reproduction Available

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