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  • Stamford Canal with Cathay Building in the background, 1962

    Streets and Places · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows Stamford Canal in the foreground with trees lining the side of the canal. In the background, on the right, is a partial view of Cathay Building. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Rochor area 2 : aerial view

    Streets and Places · Kemp, Jack
    The photograph shows an aerial view of Rochor area with Rochor canal in the foreground, street stalls along the road and rows of shophouses at the back. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Rochor area 1 : aerial view

    Streets and Places · Kemp, Jack
    The photograph shows an aerial view of Rochor area with one HDB flat covered with wooden scaffoldings, cars parked by the side of the road, Rochor canal and shophouses at the back. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Upper Bukit Timah, canal : general view

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a canal that is located along Upper Bukit Timah Road. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Bukit Timah Road, bridge : top view

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2011 photograph shows a bridge across a canal along Bukit Timah Road and Dunearn Road. The bridge once served as a link until an overhead bridge was erected across the canal. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Yishun Avenue 3, canal : general view

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a canal at Yishun Avenue 3. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Siglap Canal : general view

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows Siglap Canal, at Kembangan. Blocks of Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats can be see by the side. The canal is located near Kembangan Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Station. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Geylang River canal : general view

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows some condominiums along the Geylang River canal. A bridge which most probably is a vehicle bridge can be seen in the photograph. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Water surge warning signage : close-up

    Politics and Government · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a round Public Utilities Board (PUB)sign found along a canal. The sign warns one not to enter the canal, especially during rainy days, due to water surge. The words on the sign, in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil, are printed in blue, against white background. Besides...
  • Kampong Ubi, canal : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a canal at Kampong Ubi. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Kampong Ubi, canal : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photographs shows a canal at Kampong Ubi. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Deep water warning signage : close-up

    Politics and Government · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a round Public Utilities Board (PUB) sign next to a canal, warning of deep water. The words on the sign, printed in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil, are in red, against white background. A contact number is also printed at the bottom of the sign. Title...
  • Roadside cobbler : general view

    Economy · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a roadside cobbler at Sungei Road, by a canal. His tools for the trade are all carried on his tricycle. The cobbler sits on a low stool, underneath a foldable shelter. In front of him there are two stools, meant for his customers. Across the canal...
  • View of streets and canal at New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street near Lucky Chinatown shopping mall

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This photograph shows a view of a canal in between New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street near Lucky Chinatown shopping mall. At the far end is Garden Link Bridge. A 25-storey office tower above Chinatown Point is visible on the far right. Description by Library staff. Title devised...
  • HDB flats by the canal, circa 1966-1980 [2]

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows the canal along the side of the road. A block of flats can be seen on the left of the photograph while on the right, a building is under construction. Very visible near the centre of the photograph is the distinct roof of Mandarin Orchard Singapore. Photograph...
  • HDB flats by the canal, circa 1966-1980 [1]

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows two HDB (Housing and Development Board) flats by the canal. Visible on the far right of the photograph is the distinct roof of Mandarin Orchard Singapore. Photograph was taken in the vicinity of Bukit Merah, Tiong Bahru, and River Valley. Exact location unknown. Title devised by Library...
  • HDB flats by the canal around Havelock Road vicinity, circa 1966-1980 [1]

    Streets and Places
    This photograph shows a view of a large canal around Havelock Road. A school building is on the left and beyond the school, a few HDB (Housing and Development Board) flats are under construction. A small shack is partially visible on the right by the edge of the canal. Title...
  • Canal next to Kampong Lorong Buangkok

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Liesel Strauss
    This photograph shows a concrete canal next to Kampong Lorong Buangkok. The canal is fenced off on each side and the water level is very low. The kampong can be seen along the far side of the canal and is hidden by dense row of tall trees. An area on...
  • Vehicular way outside Kampong Lorong Buangkok

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Liesel Strauss
    This photograph shows a vehicular way along a canal next to Lorong Buangkok. It is wide and dotted with coarse stones. On the left is a dense and unkept vegetation while on the right is a green fence that barricades the canal. Across the canal is a neat row of...
  • Watts & Baker Ltd at Orchard Road, 1960s

    Streets and Places · Barker, Dave
    This photograph shows the exterior of Watts & Baker Ltd, located at 304-N, Orchard Road with a big canal in front of the building. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Cordoned off public space Alexandra Park connector during circuit breaker period [3]

    Streets and Places · Politics and Government · Sports and Recreation · Tan, Berny
    Contributed by Berny Tan, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows a cordoned off area along the park connector during the circuit breaker period. There is a notice to inform public about the closure, and that events and gatherings are not allowed. Alexandra...
  • Sungei Geylang canal, 1968 : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows Sungei Geylang. At the centre of the photo is the Geylang Road Police Station. Sungei Geylang empties into the Kallang Basin near Tanjong Rhu. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available
  • Sungei Geylang canal, 1968 : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows Sungei Geylang, flowing through a canal. Sungei Geylang empties into the Kallang Basin near Tanjong Rhu. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available
  • Canal : general view

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1969 photograph shows a canal near the old Raffles Institution (RI). Known previously as Singapore Institution, the location of RI is where the Raffles City mall now stands. Title devised by Library staff
    Reproduction Available