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  • Queen Victoria Fountain, Kuala Lumpur, 1950s

    Arts · Streets and Places · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows Queen Victoria Fountain in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It shows a view of a fountain in a circular pool. The fountain is located at the padang in front of the Government Offices. The building is now known as Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Photograph taken between 1953-1956. Title devised...

  • Central Market, Kuala Lumpur, 1950s

    Economy · Arts · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows the interior view of Central Market in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The building features a high ceiling, central glass roof, and long hanging pendant lights at the center. There are rows of vegetables and fruit stalls in the building. Photograph taken between 1953-1956. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Decorated gateway during Queen Elizabeth II coronation week

    Arts · Events · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows a decorated gateway in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during Coronation week, an event to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Atop the gateway is a crown, and on the facade of the gateway are the letters "E" and "R", and the words "Long live the queen". Photograph...

  • Queen Elizabeth Walk, 1962

    Arts · Streets and Places · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows Queen Elizabeth Walk. A woman and a man can be seen walking along Queen Elizabeth Walk. Behind them is the Anderson Bridge and General Post Office building. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Civilian War Memorial, mid-1970s

    Arts · Streets and Places
    This photograph shows the Civilian War Memorial located at the War Memorial Park. The memorial was built in memory of the civilians killed during the Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II. Title devised by Library staff.

  • MacRitchie Reservoir, mid-1970s

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This photograph shows a general view of the MacRitchie Reservoir with a bridge and a small pavilion at the far end. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Pavilion and bridge at MacRitchie Reservoir, mid-1970s

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This photograph shows a view of MacRitchie Reservoir, with its distinctive zig-zag bridge and Performing Arts pavilion. Stacks of foldable chairs can be seen in the pavilion. Title devised by Library staff.

  • "X" mark left on bench after safe distancing tape removed during Covid 19 pandemic

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Events · Tan Yan Ling
    tape used to indicate seating area to avoid for social distancing. Taken in February 2021, a year after the COVID-19 pandemic started."--Contributed by Tan Yan Ling, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows a bench near the Sengkang Floating Wetland with the huge...

  • Exterior view of Singapore Indoor Stadium building facade [1]

    Arts · Streets and Places
    This is a photograph of the exterior view of one of the Singapore Indoor Stadium facade showing the sharp corner of the building and its roof. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Pavilion and pond at URA Centre

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This photograph shows the exterior view of URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority) Centre building at Maxwell Road. A square pavilion surrounded by a small pond with some lotus plants can be seen in the foreground. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • URA Centre and MND Building at Maxwell Road

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This photograph shows a general view of URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority) Centre at 45 Maxwell Road. The building consists of a sixteen floor tower block and a five floor podium block. Ministry of National Development (MND) building is visible in the far right. Description by Library staff. Title devised by...

  • Exterior view of Singapore Indoor Stadium building facade [2]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a photograph of the exterior view of one of the Singapore Indoor Stadium facade showing the sharp corner of the building and its roof. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • General view of Singapore Indoor Stadium [5]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a photograph of Singapore Indoor Stadium. Wide staircases can be seen at both ends and in the foreground is a large open field. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • General view of Singapore Indoor Stadium [1]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a photograph of Singapore Indoor Stadium. It shows a general view of the stadium with its distinctive roof that resembles the sloping roof architecture of Asian temples. There is a public carpark on the left and a lot of open spaces around the stadium. A partial view of...

  • General view of Singapore Indoor Stadium [3]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a photograph of Singapore Indoor Stadium. It shows a general view of the stadium with its distinctive roof that resembles the sloping roof architecture of Asian temples, taken from across the road that leads to the stadium. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • General view of Singapore Indoor Stadium [4]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a photograph of Singapore Indoor Stadium. It shows a general view of the stadium with its distinctive roof that resembles the sloping roof architecture of Asian temples. An open public space and the driveway outside the stadium can be seen in the foreground. Description by Library staff. Title...

  • Open public space and walkway to Garden Link Bridge between Majestic Theatre and People’s Park Complex

    Arts · Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places
    This photograph shows the open public space between Majestic Theatre, a Cantonese opera house built by philanthropist Eu Tong Sen which was completed in 1928 and People’s Park Complex in Chinatown area. At the far end is the staircase leading to the Garden Link Bridge. A clock tower can be...

  • Close-up view of Singapore Indoor Stadium corner roof

    Arts · Streets and Places
    This is a photograph of the exterior view of the Singapore Indoor Stadium showing a corner of the building with a roof that has two sharp ends. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • General view of Singapore Indoor Stadium [2]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a photograph of Singapore Indoor Stadium. It shows a general view of the stadium with its distinctive roof that resembles the sloping roof architecture of Asian temples. A large public carpark can be seen outside the stadium. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Rows of empty seats at Marina Bay Floating Platform during circuit breaker period

    Arts · Politics and Government · Clare Ong
    "Taken during the Circuit Breaker in May. They depict empty streets, office buildings and roads, halted construction, the a lack of customers for businesses and shops, and the general air of loneliness during this period."--Contributed by Clare Ong, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This...

  • Clementi Town Centre gateway during phase 1 of re-opening

    Arts · Politics and Government · Anonymous
    Contributed by Anonymous, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows a gateway into Clementi Town Centre, a pedestrian mall in the HDB heartlands during phase 1 of re-opening. Very few people can be seen walking around the town centre. Description by Library staff....

  • Lone man in face mask at bus stop along Connaught Drive during circuit breaker period

    Arts · Streets and Places · Politics and Government · Clare Ong
    "Taken during the Circuit Breaker in May. They depict empty streets, office buildings and roads, halted construction, the a lack of customers for businesses and shops, and the general air of loneliness during this period."--Contributed by Clare Ong, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This...

  • Cordoned off playground during circuit breaker period

    Arts · Politics and Government · Ritesh Tonk
    Contributed by Ritesh Tonk, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows a playground cordoned off with tape during the circuit breaker period. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Cordoned off shelter at Bukit Timah Summit during phase 1 of re-opening [1]

    Arts · Sports and Recreation · Politics and Government · Nutan Shah
    Contributed by Nutan Shah, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows a cordoned off shelter at the summit of Bukit Timah during phase 1 of re-opening. Notices have been put up informing the public of the temporary closure of the shelter. Description by...

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