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  • Lobby of The Westin Plaza : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This photograph shows the hotel lobby of The Westin Plaza (renamed first to Raffles The Plaza, then to Fairmont Singapore), which is part of the then newly built Raffles City. Hotel staff behind the counter are seen attending to hotel guests on the left, while unused armchairs and sofas fill...

  • Entrance to The Westin Plaza : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Arts · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This is a photograph of the porch of The Westin Plaza (renamed first to Raffles The Plaza, then to Fairmont Singapore). It is part of the then, newly built Raffles City. The logo of The Westin Plaza can be seen on the left. Meanwhile, a porter awaits hotel guests. Title...

  • Crag Hotel, Penang, 1933 : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Edwin A. Brown Collection
    This is a photograph from E. A. Brown's collection. Dated 1933, it shows part of the Crag Hotel on Penang Hill and the road leading to the hotel. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale.

  • Hilton Hotel, 1970 : general view

    Economy · Streets and Places · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This 1970 photograph of the Hilton Hotel was taken from an opposite building. The view above the treetops shows scaffolding on the side and front of the hotel. The hotel is located at Orchard Road. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Entrance to The Westin Stamford : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Arts · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This photograph, taken across the street, shows the external façade of The Westin Stamford (now known as Swissotel The Stamford), which is part of the then, newly built Raffles City. Cars are seen lined outside the entrance which has a colossal skylight. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation...

  • Grange Hotel, 1904 : exterior [4]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph, showing the old Grange Hotel, dated 1904, on Stamford Road. The hotel is not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • 245. Hotel de la Paix in the 1880s : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Lambert, G. R.
    This photograph, taken between 1880 and 1889 from G.R. Lambert & Co., shows a view of Hotel de la Paix. Established in 1865, Hotel de la Paix was one of the earliest hotels to be set up in Singapore. Date of creation estimated.

  • Hilton Hotel, 1969 : general view

    Economy · Streets and Places · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This 1969 photograph of the Hilton Hotel was taken from an opposite building. Scaffolding on the side and front of the hotel can be seen. The hotel is located at Orchard Road. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Grange Hotel, 1904 : exterior [5]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph, showing the old Grange Hotel, dated 1904, on Stamford Road. The hotel is not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Amber Road no. 40, Kim Sun Hotel : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph depicting Kim San Hotel at no. 40 Amber Road. The two-storey building stands behind a stone wall and has a columned front porch. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Grange Hotel, 1904 : exterior [3]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph, showing the old Grange Hotel, dated 1904, on Stamford Road. The hotel is not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Meng Yew Hotel at no. 488 Geylang Road : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This 1982 photograph depicts Meng Yew Hotel at no. 488 Geylang Road (next to Lorong 26 Geylang). The hotel is still in operation as at October 2010. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Grange Hotel, 1904 : exterior [2]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph, showing the old Grange Hotel, dated 1904, on Stamford Road. The hotel is not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Grange Hotel, 1904 : exterior [1]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1982 photograph, showing the old Grange Hotel, dated 1904, on Stamford Road. The hotel is not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Raffles Hotel, 1890s : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Lambert, G. R.
    This 1891 photograph from G. R. Lambert & Co shows an early view of the Raffles Hotel after the completion of the two wings in July 1890 but before the acquisition of the lease of 3 Beach Road, the demolition of the bungalow on it and the construction of the...

  • Meng Yew Hotel at no. 488 Geylang Road : side view

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This 1982 photograph depicts a side view of Meng Yew Hotel at no. 488 Geylang Road (next to Lorong 26 Geylang). The hotel is still in operation as at October 2010. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Hotel De l'Europe, 1896 : general view

    Streets and Places · Economy · Lambert, G. R.
    This is a G.R. Lambert & Co. photograph, taken in 1896, of the Hotel De l'Europe located near the Esplanade, now known as the Padang. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Great Southern Hotel, 1990 : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1990 photograph showing the old Great Southern Hotel, also known as Nam Tin Hotel, located at Eu Tong Sen Street. The boutique hotel operated from 1936 to 1994. The building was gazetted for conservation and it is now known as Yue Hwa Building, housing the Yue Hwa...
    Reproduction Available

  • Jalan Besar building, between Mayo Street and Sungei Road : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This 1986 photograph shows a five-storey building at Jalan Besar (between Mayo Street and Sungei Road). Several businesses occupy the building including a hotel. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Great Southern Hotel, 1990 : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1990 photograph showing the old Great Southern Hotel, also known as Nam Tin Hotel, located at Eu Tong Sen Street. The boutique hotel operated from 1936 to 1994. The building was gazetted for conservation and it is now known as Yue Hwa Building, housing the Yue Hwa...
    Reproduction Available

  • Hoe Pin Hotel, 1984 : general view

    Economy · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1984 photograph shows the Hoe Pin Hotel, located at no. 88 Owen Road. It is a two-storey building, with its name printed on the exterior of the hotel. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Great Southern Hotel, 1990 : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1990 photograph showing the old Great Southern Hotel, also known as Nam Tin Hotel, located at Eu Tong Sen Street. The boutique hotel operated from 1936 to 1994. The building was gazetted for conservation and it is now known as Yue Hwa Building, housing the Yue Hwa...
    Reproduction Available

  • Great Southern Hotel, 1990 : general view [4]

    Streets and Places · Economy
    This is a 1990 photograph showing the old Great Southern Hotel, also known as Nam Tin Hotel, located at Eu Tong Sen Street. The boutique hotel operated from 1936 to 1994. The building was gazetted for conservation and it is now known as Yue Hwa Building, housing the Yue Hwa...
    Reproduction Available

  • Kampong Bahru Road no. 9, coffeeshop : interior [2]

    Arts · Economy · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin
    This 1982 photograph shows a coffeeshop, located at shophouse no. 9 Kampong Bahru Road. It shows a coffeeshop with marble and formica table tops, wooden and metal chairs, and stacks of bottled drinks. Located near Jalan Bukit Merah, Kampong Bahru means new kampong in Malay. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

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