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  • Singapore River : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph depicts a bumboat on Singapore River, with Clemenceau Bridge and a row of terraced shophouses as the backdrop. The Clemenceau Bridge crosses over the Singapore River. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Crawford Street : general view

    Streets and Places · Arts · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows Crawford Street from Kallang Road corner, with shophouses on both sides of the road. In the background are Housing Development Board (HDB) flats and the Crawford Bridge. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1887 : general view

    Streets and Places
    This 1887 photograph shows a view of Cavenagh Bridge taken after the fire in Flint’s Buildings in April 1886. The roofs of the General Post Office (built in 1884) are visible. The Master Attendant’s office and landing stage can be seen on the left. Cavenagh Bridge was first opened, for...

  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1879 : general view

    Streets and Places
    This 1879 photograph shows a view of the Cavenagh Bridge. Part of the old Fort Fullerton wall can be seen to the left of the bridge. The roof of the newly-built Exchange Building can be seen on the far left. The tower at 19 Collyer Quay can be seen on...

  • Cavenagh Bridge, [1890s] : general view [1]

    Streets and Places
    This probably taken in the1890s photograph shows a view of the Cavenagh Bridge. This shot shows pedestrians in native clothes walking on the road leading to the bridge. Title devised by Library staff. 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...

  • 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...

  • Cavenagh Bridge.221, 1890s : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows Cavenagh Bridge. Built in 1868, the Cavenagh Bridge was named after Sir Lieutenant General William Orfeur Cavenagh, the last Governor of the Straits Settlements (1859 - 1867). It was the last major work of the Indian convicts based in Singapore and...

  • Cavenagh Bridge, [1890s] : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This probably taken in the1890s photograph shows a view of the Cavenagh Bridge. Spanning the lower reaches of the Singapore River, this shot shows many sampans parking at the river bank not far from the bridge. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.

  • 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 Bridge : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This is a 1992 photograph depicting Holland Road, with a view of the bridge from the junction of Ewart Park. There is a continuous white line in the middle of the road. A slow down road traffic sign is erected at one side near the bridge. Title devised by Library...
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  • 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.
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  • 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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  • Singapore River, 1890s : general view [3]

    Streets and Places
    This 1890s photograph shows a view of the Singapore River looking upstream towards Cavenagh Bridge. On the left is the Master Attendant's Landing. Behind the bridge is Flints Buildings. The top of the Medical Hall building can be seen on the left. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library...

  • Bridge over the Rochore River : general view

    Streets and Places
    This 1890s photograph shows a bridge over the Rochore River looking downstream. There are houses along the banks of the river. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated. Information contributed by Richard Hale.
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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.
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  • 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

  • Cavenagh Bridge, [1890s] : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lambert, G. R.
    This probably taken in the1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co shows a view of the Cavenagh Bridge. Spanning the lower reaches of the Singapore River, this shot shows many boats parking at the river bank not far from the bridge. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.

  • Clemenceau Bridge plaque : close-up [1]

    Streets and Places
    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

  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1869 : general view

    Streets and Places
    This 1869 photograph of Cavenagh Bridge has an inscription, "Bridge.Singapore" on the front. Cavenagh Bridge was first opened, for foot traffic, in November 1869 and was named after Lieutenant-General Sir Orfeur Cavenagh, who was governor of the Straits Settlements (1859-1867). The name of Jaimie & Wynd can be read on...
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  • Singapore River, 1890s : general view [4]

    Streets and Places
    This 1890s photograph shows a view of the Singapore River looking upstream towards Coleman Bridge. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale.

  • Weld Road bridge, from Sungei Road : general view

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph depicts Weld Road bridge, from Sungei Road towards Rochor Canal Road. Weld Road is named after Straits Settlements Governor Sir Frederick Weld. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Singapore River, 1982 : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph depicts the Singapore River, from North Boat Quay. The Singapore River is the most well-known river in Singapore, and the city initially grew around the river after Singapore's founding by Sir Stamford Raffles. The road mentioned is near River Valley Road. Title devised by Library staff.
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