This 1969 photograph shows a man, most probably a cobbler, sitting at a five-foot way along Koon Seng Road. Koon Seng Road is off Joo Chiat Road. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1972 photograph shows Koon Seng Road with some terrace houses and shophouses by side of the road. The walkway in front of the terrace houses leads to the five-foot-way outside the shophouses. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1982 photograph shows a five-foot way at no. 267 Lavender Street. Lavender Street was named in 1858. At that time, the smell of the area was unbearable due to the urine and nightsoil used to fertilise the Chinese vegetable gardens. Hence, residents referred to the area as Lavender Street...

This 1993 photograph shows Upper Serangoon Road, towards Jalan Toa Payoh (from Montgomery Bridge). Upper Serangoon Road, together with Serangoon Road, forms a radial arterial road which connects the north-eastern part of Singapore to the city area. Title devised by Library staff.