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  • 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.

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1974 : group photograph [2]

    Streets and Places · Geography and Travels
    Two women posing with children near the edge of water at Seletar Reservoir. In the background is the finger pier. Donated by Lim Geok Lian, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_082. Title devised by Library staff.

  • MacRitchie Reservoir, 1965 or 1966 : single

    Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Arts
    A man is seen posing at a pavilion at MacRitchie Reservoir. The reservoir is located off Lornie Road and was the first water supply system implemented in Singapore. Photograph donated by Chow Seng Lim, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_166. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library...

  • Seletar Reservoir Tower, 1960s : single

    Streets and Places · Geography and Travels · Sports and Recreation
    Chew Cher Neo's wife, posing for a photograph in front of the viewing tower, 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...

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1969 : panoramic view

    Streets and Places
    This photograph, taken at the opening ceremony of the Seletar Reservoir on 10 August 1969, shows a panoramic view of the Seletar Reservoir, and a sailboat is seen sailing in the reservoir. Photograph donated by Chua Ai Lin and displayed at Heritage Roadshow 2007. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1971 : half-length portrait

    Streets and Places · Geography and Travels · Sports and Recreation
    Photograph of Yong Mei Lin, in front of the viewing tower, at the 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...

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1969 : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Events
    This photograph, taken at the opening ceremony of the Seletar Reservoir on 10 August 1969, shows guests walking towards the reservoir. Photograph donated by Chua Ai Lin and displayed at Heritage Roadshow 2007. Title devised by Library staff.

  • MacRitchie Reservoir, 1977 : general view

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This is a general view of the MacRitchie Reservoir and its surrounding greenery. Photograph shows the bridge and floating pavilion, which are familiar to many visitors to the park. Located off Lornie Road, it was the first water supply system implemented in Singapore. Donated by Choo Hai Boon, and displayed...

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1969 : close-up [2]

    Streets and Places · Events
    This photograph, taken at the opening ceremony of the Seletar Reservoir on 10 August 1969, shows a close-up of an artwork, erected at the Seletar Reservoir. Photograph donated by Chua Ai Lin and displayed at Heritage Roadshow 2007. Title devised by Library staff.

  • MacRitchie Reservoir, 1965 or 1966 : group photograph

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation · Arts
    This is a picture of a group of young men posing with a pavilion in the background at MacRitchie Reservoir. The reservoir is located off Lornie Road and it was the first water supply system implemented in Singapore. Photograph donated by Chow Seng Lim, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow...

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1974 : group photograph [1]

    Streets and Places · Geography and Travels
    A woman posing with three children near the edge of the water at Seletar Reservoir. In the background is the finger pier. Donated by Lim Geok Lian, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_081. Title devised by Library staff.

  • MacRitchie Reservoir, between 1968 - 1971 : front view

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This is a photograph of Loo Siew Koon, seated on the grass, at MacRitchie Reservoir, formerly known as The Impounding River, located off Lornie Road. It was completed in the late 1860s. The reservoir was renamed Thomson Road Reservoir in 1907 and Macritchie Reservoir in 1922. Donated by Loo Siew...

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1969 : close-up [3]

    Streets and Places · Events
    This photograph, taken at the opening ceremony of the Seletar Reservoir on 10 August 1969, shows a close-up of the guests standing at the top of the viewing tower looking out at the reservoir. Photograph donated by Chua Ai Lin and displayed at Heritage Roadshow 2007. Title devised by Library...

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1969 : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This photograph, taken at the opening ceremony of the Seletar Reservoir on 10 August 1969, shows a number of rowboats and sailboats on the reservoir, and in the foreground a motor launch bedecked with a Singapore flag is seen passing by. Photograph donated by Chua Ai Lin and displayed at...

  • MacRitchie Reservoir, 1960s : two people

    Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation
    This is a photograph of two ladies posing for the camera at MacRitchie Reservoir. Located off Lornie Road and completed in the late 1860s, it was the first water supply system implemented in Singapore. The MacRitchie Reservoir park was opened in 1967 and has become a popular spot for joggers...

  • 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...

  • Seletar Reservoir, 1969 : close-up [1]

    Streets and Places · Events
    This photograph, taken at the opening ceremony of the Seletar Reservoir on 10 August 1969, shows two women posing at the entrance. Photograph donated by Chua Ai Lin and displayed at Heritage Roadshow 2007. Title devised by Library staff.

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