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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.

  • Waterworks at foot of Government Hill. 37, 1880s : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Politics and Government · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1880s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. has an inscription "Waterworks at foot of Govt Hill, S'pore. 37" on the front. A similar view found in the NHB (National Heritage Board) website http://www.sgcool.sg describes this view as two reservoirs built on Mount Emily in 1878. Located along Upper Wilkie...

  • The Water Works. 60, 1890s : general view

    Streets and Places · Politics and Government · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co., shows the Impounding Reservoir built in 1857. It was enlarged and renamed Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. In 1922, the reservoir was renamed MacRitchie Reservoir after James MacRitchie, who was Municipal Engineer of Singapore from 1883 to 1895. Title from inscription, on...

  • Service reservoirs at Mount Emily, 1903 : general view

    Streets and Places · Lambert, G. R.
    A G.R. Lambert & Co. 1903 photograph of two reservoirs, on Mount Emily (originally known as Bukit Cawa). This piece of land, together with land from nearby Mount Sophia, used to be owned by Charles Robert Prinsep. (Caption source : Toh, p123) Title from publication. Date of creation estimated.

  • Thomson Road Reservoir, 1907 : general view

    Streets and Places
    This 1907 photograph is mounted on a board, with handwritten words "Opening of Thomson Rd Reservoir, 188 no23" on the back. The photograph shows the Impounding Reservoir built in 1857, which was enlarged and renamed Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907. In 1922, the reservoir was renamed MacRitchie Reservoir after James...

  • Waterworks at foot of Government Hill. 37, 1880s : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Politics and Government · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1880s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. has an inscription "Waterworks at foot of Govt Hill, S'pore. 37" on the front. A similar view found in the NHB (National Heritage Board) website http://www.sgcool.sg describes this view as two reservoirs built on Mount Emily in 1878. Located along Upper Wilkie...

  • Seletar River Reservoir : panoramic view [6]

    Streets and Places
    This is a 1990 photograph of Seletar River Reservoir at Yishun Avenue. The reservoir mentioned is now named as Lower Seletar Reservoir and Upper Seletar Reservoir. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Tengeh Reservoir, with shoreline : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows Tengeh Reservoir, with its shoreline to the right. A line of poles with electrical cables run parallel to the road along the shoreline. The reservoir, located within Jalan Bahar, is one of the four reservoirs in the Western Water Catchment of Singapore. The reservoir was once...
    Reproduction Available

  • Tengeh Reservoir : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows Tengeh Reservoir. The reservoir, located within Jalan Bahar, is one of the four reservoirs in the Western Water Catchment of Singapore. The reservoir was once a river called Sungei Tengeh. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Tengeh Reservoir, with shoreline : general view [4]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows Tengeh Reservoir, with its shoreline in the foreground and to the right. The reservoir, located within Jalan Bahar, is one of the four reservoirs in the Western Water Catchment of Singapore. The reservoir was once a river called Sungei Tengeh. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Tengeh Reservoir : panoramic view [2]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows a panoramic view of Tengeh Reservoir. Its shoreline can be seen in the foreground, with a grove of trees by the water's edge. The reservoir, located within Jalan Bahar, is one of the four reservoirs in the Western Water Catchment of Singapore. The reservoir was once...
    Reproduction Available

  • Seletar River Reservoir : panoramic view [3]

    Streets and Places
    This is a 1990 photograph of Seletar River Reservoir at Yishun Avenue. The reservoir mentioned is now named as Lower Seletar Reservoir and Upper Seletar Reservoir. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Tengeh Reservoir, with shoreline : general view [6]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows Tengeh Reservoir, with its shoreline in the foreground. The reservoir, located within Jalan Bahar, is one of the four reservoirs in the Western Water Catchment of Singapore. The reservoir was once a river called Sungei Tengeh. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Tengeh Reservoir, with boat : panoramic view

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows Tengeh Reservoir, with a boat streaming by in the water. The reservoir, located within Jalan Bahar, is one of the four reservoirs in the Western Water Catchment of Singapore. The reservoir was once a river called Sungei Tengeh. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Tengeh Reservoir : panoramic view [1]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows a panoramic view of Tengeh Reservoir, with its shoreline on the left. In the foreground can be seen a grove of trees by the water's edge. The reservoir, located within Jalan Bahar, is one of the four reservoirs in the Western Water Catchment of Singapore. The...
    Reproduction Available

  • Tengeh Reservoir, with shoreline : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows Tengeh Reservoir, with its shoreline to the right. A line of poles with electrical cables run parallel to the road along the shoreline. The reservoir, located within Jalan Bahar, is one of the four reservoirs in the Western Water Catchment of Singapore. The reservoir was once...
    Reproduction Available

  • Tengeh Reservoir, with shoreline : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows Tengeh Reservoir, with its shoreline in the foreground. The reservoir, located within Jalan Bahar, is one of the four reservoirs in the Western Water Catchment of Singapore. The reservoir was once a river called Sungei Tengeh. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Seletar River Reservoir : panoramic view [4]

    Streets and Places
    This is a 1990 photograph of Seletar River Reservoir at Yishun Avenue. The reservoir mentioned is now named as Lower Seletar Reservoir and Upper Seletar Reservoir. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Seletar River Reservoir : panoramic view [7]

    Streets and Places
    This is a 1990 photograph of Seletar River Reservoir at Yishun Avenue. The reservoir mentioned is now named as Lower Seletar Reservoir and Upper Seletar Reservoir. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Seletar River Reservoir : panoramic view [8]

    Streets and Places
    This is a 1990 photograph of Seletar River Reservoir at Yishun Avenue. The reservoir mentioned is now named as Lower Seletar Reservoir and Upper Seletar Reservoir. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Tengeh Reservoir, with signage : general view

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1983 photograph shows Tengeh Reservoir. with a Public Utilities signage with the reservoir name, on the shoreline on the left of the photograph. The reservoir, located within Jalan Bahar, is one of the four reservoirs in the Western Water Catchment of Singapore. The reservoir was once a river called...
    Reproduction Available

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