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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...

  • City Hall and Padang, [1960s] : general view

    Streets and Places · Cheah, Seng Kee
    This probably taken in 1960s photograph shows the base of a pillar of the City Hall and partial view of the Padang, which is an open field. There is a street lamp at the edge of the concrete slab of the City Hall. Title devised by Library staff. Date of...
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  • 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...

  • Fullerton Square, between 1895-1897 : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This photograph, taken between 1895 and 1897, shows Fullerton Square. Fullerton Square was where Fort Fullerton was once located. The Chartered Bank building can be seen in the centre of the photograph. On the left, stands the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank building. Bullock carts and trishaws can be seen around...

  • Esplanade.24a, in the 1880s : general view

    Streets and Places · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1880s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows a view of the Esplanade (present day Padang), with the Singapore Cricket Club in the foreground on the left. The Esplanade was a popular recreational area for cricket, rugby and evening strolls. In the background, Hotel de L'Europe and the spire...

  • Tanglin Road : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin
    This is a 1995 photograph showing a tree-lined Tanglin Road (from Jervois Road). Tanglin Road was named after the house of William Napier (called Tang Leng), located in this area. Tanglin means east hill peaks in Chinese, a reference to the numerous hills found in the area in the 1840s....
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  • Tanglin Road : general view [4]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin
    This is a 1995 photograph showing Tanglin Road (on the left). Jervois Road can also be seen on the right side of the photograph. Tanglin means east hill peaks in Chinese, a reference to the numerous hills found in the area in the 1840s. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Upper Bukit Timah Road area : aerial view [1]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1993 photograph shows the area around Upper Bukit Timah Road (southwards from overhead bridge). Bukit Timah means tin hill in Malay. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Lorong Cheng Lim, 1985 : general view [9]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1985 photograph shows Lorong Cheng Lim (expunged). Lorong Cheng Lim is named after Goh Cheng Lim, director of Kim Hock Hoe Ltd, ship owners and commission agents. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Lorong Cheng Lim, 1985 : general view [8]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1985 photograph shows Lorong Cheng Lim (expunged). Lorong Cheng Lim is named after Goh Cheng Lim, director of Kim Hock Hoe Ltd, ship owners and commission agents. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Upper Bukit Timah Road area : aerial view [5]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1993 photograph shows the area around Upper Bukit Timah Road (eastwards from overhead bridge). A partial view of the bridge can be seen in the photographs. Bukit Timah means tin hill in Malay. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Lorong Cheng Lim, 1985 : general view [6]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1985 photograph shows Lorong Cheng Lim (expunged). Lorong Cheng Lim is named after Goh Cheng Lim, director of Kim Hock Hoe Ltd, ship owners and commission agents. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Lorong Cheng Lim, 1985 : general view [2]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1985 photograph shows Lorong Cheng Lim (expunged). Lorong Cheng Lim is named after Goh Cheng Lim, director of Kim Hock Hoe Ltd, ship owners and commission agents. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Tanglin Road : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin
    This is a 1995 photograph showing Tanglin Road (from Jervois Road). Tanglin means east hill peaks in Chinese, a reference to the numerous hills found in the area in the 1840s. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Tanglin Road : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin
    This is a 1995 photograph showing a tree-lined Tanglin Road (from Jervois Road). Tanglin Road was named after the house of William Napier (called Tang Leng), located in this area. Tanglin means east hill peaks in Chinese, a reference to the numerous hills found in the area in the 1840s....
    Reproduction Available

  • Cluny Park Road, towards Bukit Timah Road, from Cluny Park : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This is a 1995 photograph showing Cluny Park Road, towards Bukit Timah Road, from Cluny Park. A car is seen at the side of the road, which is lined with trees. Cluny Park Road may be named after a place in Scotland or after Jacob Clunis who was the First...
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  • 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...

  • Ubi Avenue 1, shelter : general view

    Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a sheltered communal space located at Ubi Avenue 1. Title devised by Library staff.

  • D.88 Istana Park, digital print : general view [2]

    Sports and Recreation · Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows "D.88 Istana Park", a digital print by Gary Carsley at Orchard Central. The artwork is a composite of prints of flora found in Istana Park, and is mounted on the walls and ceiling above these two escalators at Orchard Central. This creates the visual effect of...

  • Beo Crescent, sheltered linkway : general view

    Streets and Places · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a sheltered linkway located at Beo Crescent. A welcome sign can be seen in the photograph. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Commonwealth Drive, shelter : general view

    Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a sheltered sitting area and a linkway located at Commonwealth Drive. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Teban Gardens signage : general view

    Arts · Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a sign with the words "Teban Gardens" on a stone structure. Behind the structure can be seen a park with some greenery. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Jalan Lima, sheltered public space : general view

    Arts · Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2010 photograph shows a sheltered public space located at Jalan Lima block 3A. It has a red slanted roof, and seating areas between the pillars. Two Housing and Development Board (HDB) apartment blocks can be seen in the background. Title devised by Library staff.

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