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  • Fort Canning reservoir, 1960s [2]

    Streets and Places · Daniel, David Danny
    This is a view of a reservoir at Fort Canning. There is a tall, white metal structure with a wind vane on top besides a brick structure with a door. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Fort Canning reservoir, 1960s [1]

    Streets and Places · Daniel, David Danny
    This is a view of a reservoir at Fort Canning from a distance. A tall tower stands behind with what looks like a large raised water tank. In the foreground are two goal posts in an open field. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. 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.

  • Wasserleitungs Behälter (Singapore), 1870s

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment
    This photograph shows a water reservoir in Singapore, taken around the 1870s. This is probably MacRitchie Reservoir that was built in 1867 with funding from Tan Kim Seng and named after James MacRitchie, the engineer who designed and built it. The water catchment is situated below trimmed grass slopes and...

  • Die Wasserleitung, Singapore, 1870s

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places
    This photograph shows a panoramic view of a reservoir in Singapore, taken around the 1870s. This is probably MacRitchie Reservoir that was built in 1867. The calm reservoir waters is surrounded by green slopes and a continuous cover of trees. A jetty connects a brick structure floating in the reservoir...

  • Clear sky over Pandan Reservoir during circuit breaker period

    Streets and Places · Politics and Government · Tan Chee Leong
    "Evening 30 May 2020 at Pandan Reservoir. Being a frequent visitor I have not seen such beautiful hue. This owing to clearer air as a result of lockdown."--Contributed by Tan Chee Leong, as part of the "Documenting COVID-19 in Singapore" collection community call. This photograph shows the clear sky over...

  • Orchid Country Club site and Lower Seletar Reservoir, 1991

    Streets and Places · Chin, LY
    This photograph shows a vacant land, which is part of the Orchid Country Club site and Lower Seletar Reservoir located in Yishun, at the north-east part of Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Pearl's Hill Reservoir : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows Pearl's Hill Reservoir. It was originally known as "High Service Reservoir" and its construction started in 1898. The reservoir was completed in 1904. Title devised by Library staff.

  • MacRitchie Reservoir : panoramic view

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a panoramic view of MacRitchie Reservoir, taken from Lakeview Estate. Initially called the Impounding Reservoir, it was renamed Thomson Road Reservoir before being renamed to its current name in 1922. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Pandan Reservoir warning signage : general view

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a warning sign, written in four different languages, at Pandan Reservoir. The sign warns visitors of the deep water level at Pandan Reservoir. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Pandan Reservoir : panoramic view

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a panoramic view of Pandan Reservoir. The reservoir, managed by the Public Utilities Board (PUB), was formed by damming the mouth of Sungei Pandan and is the largest service reservoir in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Staircase leading to Pandan Reservoir : general view

    Streets and Places · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows a staircase, leading to Pandan Reservoir. A sign warning of the deep water level of Pandan Reservoir in four languages, can be seen at the top of the staircase. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Pearl's Hill Reservoir : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Arts · Tan, Chun Wei · Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}
    This 2009 photograph shows Pearl's Hill Reservoir. It was originally known as "High Service Reservoir" and its construction started in 1898. The reservoir was completed in 1904. Title devised by Library staff.

  • People at a reservoir

    Streets and Places · Foo, Chin Hwa
    The photograph shows a group of people standing on the pathways along rectangular water tanks in a reservoir. Tall lamps are placed at regular intervals on the pathways along the water tanks. HDB (Housing Development Board) flats can be seen at a distance, in the background. Title devised by Library...

  • Men at a reservoir [1]

    Streets and Places · Foo, Chin Hwa
    The photograph shows a group of three men standing on the pathways along rectangular water tanks in a reservoir. Tall lamps are placed at regular intervals on the pathways along the water tanks. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Men at a reservoir [2]

    Streets and Places · Foo, Chin Hwa
    The photograph shows a group of four men standing on the edge of a circular pathway in a reservoir. Trees and other plants decorating the landscape of the reservoir can be seen in the background. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1970 : full-length portrait

    Arts · Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    A man posing in front of the commemorative plaque at the entrance of Seletar Reservoir. The reservoir was officially declared open by Her Royal Highness, Princess Alexandra on 10 August 1969. Now renamed as Upper Seletar Reservoir, it was built in 1920 as Singapore's third impounding reservoir. Donated by Tang...

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1971 : group photograph

    Streets and Places · Geography and Travels · Sports and Recreation
    Group photograph of Yong Mei Lin and her friends at the entrance of Seletar Reservoir. Built in 1920 as Singapore's third impounding reservoir, it was renamed Upper Seletar Reservoir in 1992. It is located within Singapore's Central Water Catchment area bound by Mandai Road and Seletar Expressway. Donated by Yong...

  • Picnic at MacRitchie Reservoir, 1955 : group photograph

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This is a photograph of students having a picnic at the MacRitchie Reservoir with Dr Ho Kah Leong (second from right). Completed in 1868, MacRitchie Reservoir is Singapore's oldest reservoir and was formerly known as Impounding Reservoir or Thomson Reservoir. Photograph donated by Tan Ewe Liang and displayed at the...

  • MacRitchie Reservoir, 1965 or 1966 : full-length portrait

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    A man is shown standing at the bridge that joins the floating pavilion in the background at MacRitchie Reservoir. The pavilion is known to many visitors to the park as it often serves as a meeting spot. The reservoir is located off Lornie Road and was the first water supply...

  • Seletar Reservoir Tower, 1974 : group photograph

    Streets and Places · Arts
    A group of adults standing in front of the majestic look-out tower at Seletar Reservoir. People can be seen viewing from the top of the 60 feet viewing tower. Donated by Lim Geok Lian, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_083. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Bedok Reservoir : general view

    Streets and Places · Tan, Bonny
    A general view of the reservoir showing the HDB apartment blocks behind the trees which line the bank. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Bedok Reservoir [1]

    Streets and Places · Tan, Bonny
    A panoramic view of the reservoir from the bank shows a peaceful scene with water and trees forming a park for enjoyment. Title devised by Library staff.

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