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  • Anderson Bridge, 1973 : general view

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This 1973 photograph shows Anderson Bridge spanning the mouth of Singapore River. The bridge was built in 1910 to accommodate Singapore's increasing volume of traffic. Boats plying along the river pass through under the bridge. Photograph donated by Ho Seng Huat and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_424. Title...

  • Anderson Bridge, 1950s : general view

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This 1950s photograph shows Anderson Bridge with the Fullerton Building in the background. Photograph donated by Peh Heng Huat and displayed at Heritage Roadshow 2007. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Merdeka Bridge, 1960s : general view

    Streets and Places
    This is a photograph of Merdeka Bridge along the Nicoll Highway. Merdeka means "freedom" in Malay and the bridge in mid-1950s era, symbolised the peoples' pursuit and spirit for independence. Photograph shows the two "Lion Monuments" that once stood at each end of the bridge. Photograph donated by Leong Keng...

  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1887 : general view

    Streets and Places
    This 1887 photograph shows a view of Cavenagh Bridge taken after the fire in Flint’s Buildings in April 1886. The roofs of the General Post Office (built in 1884) are visible. The Master Attendant’s office and landing stage can be seen on the left. Cavenagh Bridge was first opened, for...

  • View of Singapore River from Fort Canning. 234, 1880s : general view

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Transportation · G.R. Lambert & Co.
    This 1880s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows a view of the Singapore River from Fort Canning Hill. In the middle of the photograph is Elgin Bridge on the river. Coleman Bridge can be partially seen in the foreground. On the north bank of the river (today's Empress Place),...

  • Master Attendant Office, S'pore 11, 1890 : general view

    Streets and Places · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1890 photograph of the road from Town Hall shows the Master Attendant’s Office and Cavenagh Bridge on the right. On the left the Volunteers’ Drill Hall, which is nearing completion (opened January 1891). Title devised by library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale.

  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1879 : general view

    Streets and Places
    This 1879 photograph shows a view of the Cavenagh Bridge. Part of the old Fort Fullerton wall can be seen to the left of the bridge. The roof of the newly-built Exchange Building can be seen on the far left. The tower at 19 Collyer Quay can be seen on...

  • Cavenagh Bridge, circa 1919 : general view

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This photograph, taken around 1919, is mounted on a board, with handwritten words "Kavanagh Bridge" on the front and "1919" on the back. The photograph shows Cavenagh Bridge, which is named after Sir Lieutenant General William Orfeur Cavenagh, the last Governor of the Straits Settlements (1859 - 1867). It was...

  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1900s : general view

    Streets and Places · Lambert, G. R.
    This photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co., taken between 1900 to 1909, shows a view of the Cavenagh Bridge. There is a handwritten note, "Cavenagh Bridge from Marine Police Station" on the front of the photograph. Built in 1868, the Cavenagh Bridge was named after Sir Lieutenant General William Orfeur...

  • Cavenagh Bridge.221, 1890s : general view

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows Cavenagh Bridge. Built in 1868, the Cavenagh Bridge was named after Sir Lieutenant General William Orfeur Cavenagh, the last Governor of the Straits Settlements (1859 - 1867). It was the last major work of the Indian convicts based in Singapore and...

  • Cavenagh Bridge and Marine Police Headquarters : aerial view

    Streets and Places · Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
    This is a 1950s photograph of the Cavenagh Bridge and the Marine Police Headquarters in the background. This picture was taken from the Fullerton building which is across the Marine Police Headquarters and Empress Place (now Asian Civilisation Museum). Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY...
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  • Cavenagh Bridge plate : close-up [2]

    Arts · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows a view of the plate that identifies the engineering company which constructed the Cavenagh Bridge, the year the bridge was built and the place where the steel structure was made. Cavenagh Bridge is named after Straits Settlements Governor Sir William Orfeur Cavenagh. The bridge is located...
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  • Anderson Bridge : general view [1]

    Streets and Places
    This is a 1992 photograph, showing the Anderson Bridge, at Empress Place. The bridge, named after John Anderson, Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements in 1910, crosses the mouth of Singapore River and connects Empress Place with Collyer Quay. In the background are the tall buildings of the financial business district....
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  • View of the Singapore River, from Fort Canning Hill, 1886 : aerial view

    Streets and Places
    This 1886 photograph shows an aerial view of the Singapore River from Fort Canning Hill. There is a handwritten note, "Singapore from Fort Canning" on the front of the photograph. In the middle, one can see Elgin Bridge on the river. Coleman Bridge (under construction), can be partially seen in...

  • The Cavenagh Bridge : general view

    Streets and Places · Arts · Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
    This is a 1950s photograph of the Cavenagh Bridge that spans across the Singapore River. It links Raffles Place and the government quarter, making it an essential alternative to get to the Post Office. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS...
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  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1960s : general view

    Streets and Places · Cheah, Seng Kee
    This 1960s photograph shows Cavenagh Bridge, which is named after Sir Lieutenant General William Orfeur Cavenagh, the last Governor of the Straits Settlements (1859 - 1867). It was built in 1868 by Indian convicts based in Singapore. Today, it is the oldest bridge across the Singapore River and serves as...
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  • Cavenagh Bridge S.pore in 1894 : general view

    Streets and Places · Lambert, G. R.
    This is an 1894 G.R. Lambert & Co. photograph of the Cavenagh Bridge (formerly known as the Edinburgh Bridge). The Cavenagh is the oldest bridge across Singapore River. Commercial Square, now known as Raffles Place, is located in the background. Inscribed with "Cavenagh Bridge S.pore" More information can be found...

  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1982 : side view

    Streets and Places · Arts · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows Cavenagh Bridge. Cavenagh Bridge is named after Straits Settlements Governor, Sir William Orfeur Cavenagh. The bridge is located near the Fullerton Hotel. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1890s : general view [4]

    Streets and Places
    This 1890s photograph shows the Cavenagh Bridge on the right, and Government Offices (present-day Asian Civilisations Museum) on the left. Several tongkangs laden with goods are seen in the Singapore River, in the foreground. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale.

  • Anderson Bridge : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Arts
    This is a 1992 photograph, showing the Anderson Bridge, at Empress Place. The bridge, named after John Anderson, Commander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements in 1910, crosses the mouth of Singapore River and connects Empress Place with Collyer Quay. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Cavenagh Bridge, 1869 : general view

    Streets and Places
    This 1869 photograph of Cavenagh Bridge has an inscription, "Bridge.Singapore" on the front. Cavenagh Bridge was first opened, for foot traffic, in November 1869 and was named after Lieutenant-General Sir Orfeur Cavenagh, who was governor of the Straits Settlements (1859-1867). The name of Jaimie & Wynd can be read on...
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  • Sir Arthur's Bridge plaque, 1972 : close-up

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1972 photograph shows the plaque at Sir Arthur's Bridge, at Kallang River at Kallang Road. The plaque has the following words: "This bridge begun in 1918 & completed in 1921, was named Sir Arthur's Bridge by the Municipal Commissioners in Feb 1920, in commemoration of the governorship of Sir...
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  • Sir Arthur's Bridge, 1972 : general view

    Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1972 photograph shows Sir Arthur's Bridge at Kallang River, at Kallang Road. Sir Arthur's Bridge is named after Sir Arthur Henderson Young, Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1911 to 1919. The Kallang River is the longest river in Singapore, flowing from the Peirce Reservoir to the coast at...
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  • Read Bridge, 1983 : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin
    This is a 1983 photograph showing Read Bridge, at North Boat Quay (from South Boat Quay near Ellenborough Market). Construction of the bridge began in 1881 and was completed in 1889. Read Bridge was named after William Henry Macleod Read. The bridge was previously known as Malacca Bridge and Green...
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