This is a photograph of a street view showing a row of restored shophouses in the Joo Chiat area. Some of the shophouses have louvred rectangular windows, with semi-circular transoms. The Joo Chiat area was gazetted as a conservation district in 1993. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a row of restored shophouses at No. 143 Joo Chiat Place that exudes an old-world charm with the Peranakan-style architectural features. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph of a street view showing a row of restored houses and shophouses in the Joo Chiat area. They depict the architectural style of the Straits Chinese. The Joo Chiat area was gazetted as a conservation district in 1993. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows the façade of a restored Peranakan-style shophouse in Joo Chiat Place. Architectural details such as the decorative plaster mouldings, elaborate designs above the louvred windows and Chinese glazed tiles showcase the richness of Peranakan heritage. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph of Hotel 81. This hotel operates in a restored building on Joo Chiat Road. The Joo Chiat area was gazetted as a conservation district in 1993. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows the decorative plasterwork on the façade of a Peranakan-style shophouse in Joo Chiat. Near the louvred windows and door of the restored building is a sign indicating that the property is for sale. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows the entrance to the restaurant at the New 7th Seventh Storey Hotel. A welcome mat is laid out on the inside of the glass door. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph of the spiral staircase of the New 7th Storey Hotel at Rochor Road. This spiral staircase is believed to be the most distinctive feature of the hotel. This hotel will be demolished for the construction of the new downtown MRT line. Title devised by library staff.

This photograph shows the decorative plasterwork on the façade of a Peranakan-style shophouse in Joo Chiat. Near the louvred windows and door of the restored building is a sign indicating that the property is for sale. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph of a facade of the second storey of a restored shophouse, in the Joo Chiat area, with a view of three louvred shuttered windows. Title devised by Library staff.