This photograph shows a large lake in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, taken around the 1870s. The lake is surrounded by tall trees and rolling fields. A reflection of the greenery appears in the clear water of the lake. This photograph forms part of a collection of black and white photoprints...

This photograph shows a bridge across a small stream outside the Governor Bungalow, taken around the 1870s. The bridge connects two grass fields separated by the stream. Tall trees grow on the fields and in the area next to the road. This photograph forms part of a collection of black...

This photograph shows dirt roads in a quiet area in Singapore. Tall trees flank the dirt roads which are empty of vehicles. One of the roads leads to the entrance of a hilly grounds, where several Asian men are spotted. At the bottom of the photograph, there is a note...

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...

This photograph shows an empty long and straight road in rural Bukit Timah, taken around the 1870s. The road is roughly tarred and is flanked by dense vegetation, including coconut trees, on each side. In the background are a few vaguely visible pedestrians. This photograph forms part of a collection...

This photograph shows a large circular zone in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, taken around the 1870s. The area hosts musical performances by regiment bands. A dense cover of trees provides the backdrop to the musical ring. Three men are standing around the area. A tarred pavement runs around the circular...

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...