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Finlayson Green. 369, in the 1890s : general view

Streets and Places · Lambert, G. R.

This photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co., taken between 1890 and 1899, shows a view of Finlayson Green. Finlayson Green was a triangular oasis of flowers and trees, designed for visual appeal among the buildings, housing, shipping and insurance offices. It was bounded by Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay and a...
Esplanade Spore, 1895 : general view

Streets and Places · Transportation · Lambert, G. R.

This 1895 A G.R. Lambert & Co. photograph shows a view of the Esplanade (The Padang), with a man posing beside a horse carriage. The Singapore Cricket Club and the Old Parliament House (present Arts House) are located in the far background. Inscribed with "Esplanade Spore". Title devised by Library...