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  • Singapore River, 1890 : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This photograph, taken around 1890, shows a view of the Singapore River upstream from Read Bridge. The building on the right with circular arches stood on the corner of Fisher Street. Once the centre of trade, commercial and economic activities, the Singapore River is of great historical importance in the...

  • Singapore River, 1960s : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Cheah, Seng Kee
    This 1960s photograph shows bumboats and barges, docked beside godowns, warehouses, offices and jetties along the Singapore River. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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  • Singapore River, 1880s : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This 1880s photograph shows the Singapore River. Once the centre of trade, commercial and economic activities, the Singapore River is of great historical importance in the development of early Singapore. The river can be seen congested with sampans. These vehicles were the main form of transportation used in ferrying goods...

  • Singapore River, 1870 : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This 1870 photograph shows a view of the Singapore River. Once the centre of trade, commercial and economic activities, the Singapore River is of great historical importance in the development of early Singapore. The river can be seen congested with sampans, with Elgin Bridge in the background. An identifical panorama...

  • Singapore River, 1880s : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Transportation
    This 1880s photograph shows a view of the Singapore River. Until the 1860s, nearly all trade was conducted at Boat Quay. Needing better facilities in the late 1850s, shipping companies began to build wharves at New (Keppel) Harbour, located just about 1.5 km (1 mile) away, but more than three-quarters...

  • Singapore River, 1900s : general view

    Streets and Places
    This photograph is mounted on a board, with the handwritten words "A view of Singapore River Straits Settlements Malaya 6853 PLEASE RETURN TO PHOTOGRAPHIC PUBLICATIONS LTD 110 STRAND W.O.2" on the back. This photograph shows bumboats and barges, docked beside godowns and warehouses, along the Singapore River. Title devised by...

  • Mouth of Singapore River, 1890s : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Nature and Environment · Geography and Travels · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. features two sailboats, at the mouth of the Singapore River. The Dalhousie Obelisk, Cricket Club and St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen in the centre of the photograph. Title from inscription, on front of photograph. Title devised by library staff. Date of...

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