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  • Hotel Rendezvous Singapore, 1980s : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This 1980s photograph depicts Hotel Rendezvous, which is a mix of old colonial and modern architecture. The Rendezvous Restaurant, well known for its nasi padang, is prominently sited on the ground floor of the older 3-storey art deco building. Above the older building is a large neon sign advertising the...

  • Lai Wah Restaurant, 1970 : group photograph

    Economy · Arts
    This 1970 photograph shows a group of people posing for a picture at Lai Wah Restaurant. More than 30 people are arranged in rows either seated or standing, for a group photograph beneath the restaurant's signboard ("丽华酒家" or "Lai Wah Restaurant"). Traditional Chinese pentagon-shaped lanterns are hung on both sides...

  • Lau Pa Sat, 1970s : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a photograph depicting Telok Ayer Market (a.k.a. Lau Pa Sat or "Old Market"). Located at Raffles Quay, it evolved from a wet market in 1820s to a food and entertainment complex by 1989. Its trademark octagonal design was set as early as the 1820s when the first concrete...

  • Cockpit Hotel, 1980s : night view

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a photograph of Cockpit Hotel at Oxley Rise as seen at night. In front of the brightly-lit building is Buyong Road which turns into Orchard Road. Photograph donated by Tan Liang Chu, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.

  • Lobby of The Westin Plaza : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This photograph shows the hotel lobby of The Westin Plaza (renamed first to Raffles The Plaza, then to Fairmont Singapore), which is part of the then newly built Raffles City. Hotel staff behind the counter are seen attending to hotel guests on the left, while unused armchairs and sofas fill...

  • Entrance to The Westin Plaza : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Arts · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This is a photograph of the porch of The Westin Plaza (renamed first to Raffles The Plaza, then to Fairmont Singapore). It is part of the then, newly built Raffles City. The logo of The Westin Plaza can be seen on the left. Meanwhile, a porter awaits hotel guests. Title...

  • Man at Lai Wah Restaurant counter, 1969

    Economy
    This 1969 photograph shows a man seated behind a counter at the Lai Wah Restaurant. The man looks forward, with his hands placed on an open book on the counter. The restaurant's signboard ("丽华酒家" or "Lai Wah Restaurant") is seen prominently on the wall behind the counter. A selection of...

  • Entrance to The Westin Stamford : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Arts · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This photograph, taken across the street, shows the external façade of The Westin Stamford (now known as Swissotel The Stamford), which is part of the then, newly built Raffles City. Cars are seen lined outside the entrance which has a colossal skylight. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation...

  • Lau Pa Sat, 1970s : exterior

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This photograph shows a general view of Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market or "Old Market"), located in the heart of the Central business district. Built in 1894, it is now a national monument and the largest Victorian filigree cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. It evolved and changed with the...

  • Grange Hotel, 1904 : exterior [4]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph, showing the old Grange Hotel, dated 1904, on Stamford Road. The hotel is not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • 245. Hotel de la Paix in the 1880s : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Lambert, G. R.
    This photograph, taken between 1880 and 1889 from G.R. Lambert & Co., shows a view of Hotel de la Paix. Established in 1865, Hotel de la Paix was one of the earliest hotels to be set up in Singapore. Date of creation estimated.

  • Grange Hotel, 1904 : exterior [5]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph, showing the old Grange Hotel, dated 1904, on Stamford Road. The hotel is not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Amber Road no. 40, Kim Sun Hotel : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph depicting Kim San Hotel at no. 40 Amber Road. The two-storey building stands behind a stone wall and has a columned front porch. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Grange Hotel, 1904 : exterior [3]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph, showing the old Grange Hotel, dated 1904, on Stamford Road. The hotel is not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Meng Yew Hotel at no. 488 Geylang Road : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This 1982 photograph depicts Meng Yew Hotel at no. 488 Geylang Road (next to Lorong 26 Geylang). The hotel is still in operation as at October 2010. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Grange Hotel, 1904 : exterior [2]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph, showing the old Grange Hotel, dated 1904, on Stamford Road. The hotel is not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Grange Hotel, 1904 : exterior [1]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph, showing the old Grange Hotel, dated 1904, on Stamford Road. The hotel is not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Raffles Hotel, 1890s : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1891 photograph from G. R. Lambert & Co shows an early view of the Raffles Hotel after the completion of the two wings in July 1890 but before the acquisition of the lease of 3 Beach Road, the demolition of the bungalow on it and the construction of the...

  • Meng Yew Hotel at no. 488 Geylang Road : side view

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This 1982 photograph depicts a side view of Meng Yew Hotel at no. 488 Geylang Road (next to Lorong 26 Geylang). The hotel is still in operation as at October 2010. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Hotel De l'Europe, 1896 : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Lambert, G. R.
    This is a G.R. Lambert & Co. photograph, taken in 1896, of the Hotel De l'Europe located near the Esplanade, now known as the Padang. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Great Southern Hotel, 1990 : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1990 photograph showing the old Great Southern Hotel, also known as Nam Tin Hotel, located at Eu Tong Sen Street. The boutique hotel operated from 1936 to 1994. The building was gazetted for conservation and it is now known as Yue Hwa Building, housing the Yue Hwa...
    Reproduction Available

  • Jalan Besar building, between Mayo Street and Sungei Road : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This 1986 photograph shows a five-storey building at Jalan Besar (between Mayo Street and Sungei Road). Several businesses occupy the building including a hotel. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Great Southern Hotel, 1990 : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1990 photograph showing the old Great Southern Hotel, also known as Nam Tin Hotel, located at Eu Tong Sen Street. The boutique hotel operated from 1936 to 1994. The building was gazetted for conservation and it is now known as Yue Hwa Building, housing the Yue Hwa...
    Reproduction Available

  • Hoe Pin Hotel, 1984 : general view

    Economy · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1984 photograph shows the Hoe Pin Hotel, located at no. 88 Owen Road. It is a two-storey building, with its name printed on the exterior of the hotel. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

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