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  • Close-up view of Goodwood Park Hotel, 1960s [3]

    Economy · Daniel, David Danny
    This is a front view of Goodwood Park Hotel, standing on slightly raised ground. There is an arched entranceway to the hotel, above which is the name of the hotel. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.
  • General view of Goodwood Park Hotel, 1960s [2]

    Economy · Daniel, David Danny
    This is a general view of Goodwood Park Hotel, standing on slightly raised ground. In the foreground are three palm trees. The name of the hotel is just visible behind one of the palm trees. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.
  • General view of Goodwood Park Hotel, 1960s [1]

    Economy · Daniel, David Danny
    This is a general view of Goodwood Park Hotel, standing on slightly raised ground. In the foreground are four palm trees. The name of the hotel is just visible behind one of the palm trees. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Chinese junk for tourists, mid-1970s [1]

    Transportation · Economy
    This photograph shows an external view of a Chinese junk mooring at sea, taken between 1974 and 1976. There are three men in the junk. The name of the junk is Fairwind and is fitted with seats for tourists. In the background are container ships. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Chinese junk for tourists, mid-1970s [2]

    Transportation · Economy
    This photograph shows a group of mooring sea vessels, taken between 1974 and 1976. The Chinese junk at the foreground, Fairwind, is fitted with seats for tourists. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Chinese junk for tourists, mid-1970s [5]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Economy
    This photograph shows an interior view of a Chinese junk at sea, taken between1974 and 1976. The sails are up and several tourists are enjoying the ride. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Chinese junk for tourists, mid-1970s [4]

    Streets and Places · Transportation · Economy
    This photograph shows a close-up view of the interior of a Chinese junk at sea, taken between1974 and 1976, with three men working on the ship and a few tourists. There are a few rows of seats fitted in the junk. Title devised by Library staff.
  • 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...
  • 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.
  • 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