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  • NLB old photos 1960s - 1970s (Album 6) [34]

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This photograph is part of NLB 1960s to 1970s photographs (Album 6) collection. The photograph shows a truck used by the National Library as a mobile library parked outside a building on the right. A few users are seen at the back of the truck. Title devised by Library staff.
  • NLB old photos 1970s (Album 7) [32]

    Transportation · Streets and Places
    This photograph is part of NLB 1970s photographs (Album 7) collection. It shows two covered trucks belonging to the National Library. Both are parked side by side. Title devised by Library staff.
  • NLB old photos 1970s (Album 8) [59]

    Streets and Places
    This photograph is part of NLB 1970s photographs (Album 8) collection. It shows a truck used by the National Library Mobile Service. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Workers from Alliance Radio Service with the company truck

    Streets and Places · Personalities · Foo, Chin Hwa
    This is a photograph of the employees of Alliance Radio Service and a child posing with the company truck. An employee is seated in the truck, peering out of the vehicle, while the others are standing beside the truck, near the bonnet. The company’s name 协联电器商 is painted on the...
  • Neil Road shophouses, 1966 : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Economy
    This photograph shows a street scene in front of a grocery shop at Neil Road. A covered truck carrying some elderly persons passes by old shophouses where laundry is hung on bamboo poles to dry. Donated by Chee Yoke Leung, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_069. Title devised...
  • Lorry tilts back on its rear, 1970s : general view

    Transportation · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This photograph shows a man climbing down from his lorry which is balancing on its rear wheels as it tilts backwards. A crowd of bystanders are watching him. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
  • Clarke Street building, from Tan Thye Place : side view [3]

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This is a 1982 photograph depicting a building on Clarke Street, from Tan Thye Place. Several lorries can be seen parked in front of the building. Clarke Street and Tan Thye Place are expunged roads which can no longer be found in the present day street directory. Title devised by...
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  • Clarke Street building, from Tan Thye Place : side view [2]

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This is a 1982 photograph depicting a building on Clarke Street, from Tan Thye Place. Several lorries can be seen parked in front of the building. Clarke Street and Tan Thye Place are expunged roads which can no longer be found in the present day street directory. Title devised by...
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  • Kim Seng Road warehouses : exterior

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows warehouses at Kim Seng Road, at Jiak Kim Street corner. Several trucks and cars can be seen parked in front of the warehouses. Kim Seng Road was built by and named after Tan Kim Seng (1805 - 1864), a highly respected property owner and philanthropist. Kim...
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  • Kim Seng Road warehouse : exterior [4]

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows the exterior of a warehouse at Kim Seng Road, at Jiak Kim Street corner. A truck can be seen parked at the front of the warehouse. Kim Seng Road was built by and named after Tan Kim Seng (1805 - 1864), a highly respected property owner...
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  • Clarke Street building, from Tan Thye Place : side view [1]

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This is a 1982 photograph depicting a building on Clarke Street, from Tan Thye Place. Several lorries can be seen parked in front of the building. Clarke Street and Tan Thye Place are expunged roads which can no longer be found in the present day street directory. Title devised by...
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  • Cavan Road, from Lavender Street, 1982 : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph depicts Cavan Road, from Lavender Street. A row of commercial buildings, and several parked vehicles, line the road to the left. Cavan Road is named after an Allied general in World War I. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Penhas Road, towards Lavender Street, 1982 : general view

    Streets and Places
    A 1982 photograph depicting Penhas Road, from Horne Road towards Lavender Street. The roads mentioned are located near Serangoon Road. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Kim Seng Road warehouse : exterior [1]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows the exterior of a warehouse at Kim Seng Road, at Jiak Kim Street corner. Several trucks can be seen parked at the front and side of the warehouse. Kim Seng Road was built by and named after Tan Kim Seng (1805 - 1864), a highly respected...
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  • Robertson Quay, 1982 : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows Robertson Quay, near Teck Guan Street. Teck Guan Street has been expunged. Robertson Quay used to house many warehouses and is named after Dr J. Murray Robertson, a Municipal Councillor. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Solomon Street warehouses no. 11, 12 and 13 : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1984 photograph shows warehouses no. 11, 12 and 13 Solomon Street (towards Cumming Street, northwest side). Solomon Street is named after Jewish trader Abraham Solomon, and is located near Havelock Road. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Kim Seng Road warehouse : exterior [5]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows the exterior of a warehouse at Kim Seng Road, at Jiak Kim Street corner. A truck can be seen parked at the front of the warehouse. Kim Seng Road was built by and named after Tan Kim Seng (1805 - 1864), a highly respected property owner...
    Reproduction Available
  • Robertson Quay, 1982 : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows Robertson Quay, near Teck Guan Street. Teck Guan Street has been expunged. Robertson Quay used to house many warehouses and is named after Dr J. Murray Robertson, a Municipal Councillor. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available
  • Fisher Street, southwards : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1984 photograph shows Fisher Street, towards shophouses on the south side at Cumming Street. Trucks are parked along the roadsides, and several high-rise buildings can be seen in the background. Fisher Street is named after Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), a World War I hero. Title devised by Library...
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  • Robertson Quay, 1982 : general view [5]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows Robertson Quay, near Teck Guan Street. Teck Guan Street has been expunged. Robertson Quay used to house many warehouses and is named after Dr J. Murray Robertson, a Municipal Councillor. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available
  • Robertson Quay, 1982 : general view [4]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows Robertson Quay, near Teck Guan Street. Teck Guan Street has been expunged. Robertson Quay used to house many warehouses and is named after Dr J. Murray Robertson, a Municipal Councillor. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available
  • Robertson Quay, 1982 : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows Robertson Quay, near Teck Guan Street. Teck Guan Street has been expunged. Robertson Quay used to house many warehouses and is named after Dr J. Murray Robertson, a Municipal Councillor. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available
  • Solomon Street warehouses no. 11, 12 and 13 : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1984 photograph shows warehouses no. 11, 12 and 13 Solomon Street (towards Cumming Street, northwest side). Solomon Street is named after Jewish trader Abraham Solomon, and is located near Havelock Road. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available
  • South Buona Vista Road, 1984 : general view

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1984 photograph shows South Buona Vista Road (from Pasir Panjang Road). Buena Vista means "pleasant view" in Spanish, and South Buona Vista Road is so-named for the view it offers. The roads mentioned are located near the Kent Ridge area. Title devised by Library staff.
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