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  • A rubber plantation : general view [1]

    Nature and Environment · Economy · Percy Hill Collection
    A negative of a photo taken in an unidentified location that has rubber trees. It shows two men working in a rubber plantation, in the distance. The photo may have been taken amongst trees as there are branches with leaves in the forefront of the photograph. TItle devised by Library...

  • Meyer Road coconut trees : general view [2]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows some coconut trees along Meyer Road. The trees are spread out in the surrounding area of a bungalow seen on the left background. Meyer Road is situated in the East Coast vicinity, which was formerly a coconut plantation grove. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Paya Lebar Road looking north : general view

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1972 photograph shows a long stretch of Paya Lebar Road. Lined on both sides of the road are tall palm trees, obscuring the houses from view. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Rifle Range Road : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This1980 photograph shows part of Rifle Range road that passes through a thick growth of vegetation. Rifle Range Road was named for the rifle range built by the Singapore Gun Club. It cuts through Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, which is one of the largest patches of primary rainforest left in...
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  • Ketapang tree at Katong Park : general view

    Nature and Environment · Sports and Recreation · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1966 photograph shows a ketapang tree at Katong Park. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Stamford Road, 1969 : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1969 photograph shows Stamford Road towards the Capitol Building. It shows fenced field and trees on the left and Capitol Building in the background. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Rifle Range Road : general view [3]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1980 photograph shows Rifle Range Road, which was named for the rifle range built by the Singapore Gun Club. It cuts through Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, which is one of the largest patches of primary rainforest left in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Forested area in the East : aerial view [1]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows an aerial view of a forested area in the East. An aeroplane in the sky, above a canopy of trees and some Housing and Development Board (HDB) residential apartments can be seen. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Meyer Road coconut trees : general view [1]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows some coconut trees along Meyer Road. Meyer Road is located in the East Coast vicinity, which was formerly a coconut plantation grove. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Mountbatten Road : general view [7]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Transportation · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1969 photograph shows Mountbatten Road with plants by the side of the road. Several vehicles can also be seen in the background. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Upper Serangoon Road : general view [1]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1972 photograph shows a tree-lined Upper Serangoon Road. A bus stop and some buildings can be seen by the side of the road on the left. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Dunman Road : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1971 photograph shows a tree-lined Dunman Road. The road was named after the Police Magistrate and Commissioner, Thomas Dunman and is located off Tanjong Katong Road. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Upper Serangoon Road : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Arts · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1972 photograph shows Upper Serangoon Road, lined with traditional wooden houses and coconut trees on both sides. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Thomson Road house, garden : general view [2]

    Arts · Nature and Environment · Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1969 photograph depicts the outdoor garden of a house on Thomson Road. The features here are a red Chinese cloth banner at the entrance, Chinese potted plants, stone balustrades and probably, Fujian terracotta tiles in isometric uniformity-Fujian tiles (common at that time). The bungalow most probably belongs to a...
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  • Jalan Eunos : general view

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1967 photograph shows some houses nestled among coconut trees and other wild plants. The photographer's notes indicate that this area has been cleared to build Jalan Eunos, which exists today. Title devised by Library staff.
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  • Thomson Road house, garden : general view [1]

    Arts · Nature and Environment · Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1969 photograph shows the front garden of a house on Thomson Road. It was probably taken from the entrance of the house. Also seen are the stone balustrades and what may be Chinese potted plants. Title devised by Library Staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Kampong : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1967 photograph shows a cluster of traditional wooden houses in a kampong (Malay word for village). Some banana trees can also be seen. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Forested area in the East : aerial view [2]

    Nature and Environment · Streets and Places · Arts · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1968 photograph shows an aerial view of a forested area in the East. Some houses can be seen nestled among coconut trees and other wild plants. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Amber Road coast, 1966 : general view [2]

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Lee, Kip Lin · Lee Kip Lin Collection
    This 1966 photograph shows the coast along Amber Road. A thriving growth of trees is seen here and it is likely to be part of a backyard. The vegetation is enclosed by a concrete wall. Title devised by Library staff.
    Reproduction Available

  • Misty view of MacRitchie Reservoir, 1982

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Piollet, Paul · Paul Piollet Collection
    This 1982 photograph shows a misty view of MacRitchie Reservoir. Weeping willow can be seen in the foreground of the photograph. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1977 : general view

    Nature and Environment · Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Piollet, Paul · Paul Piollet Collection
    This 1977 photograph shows flowers blooming in Singapore Botanic Gardens. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Tree with autumn-coloured leaves : general view [2]

    Nature and Environment · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    Shown in this photograph is a tree with autumn-coloured leaves and a lady sweeping the fallen leaves that are on the ground. There is a monsoon drain on the right side of the photograph. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Palm leaves : close-up

    Nature and Environment · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This photograph shows a close-up of the palm leaves, commonly found in tropical Singapore. The distinct lines branching out from the centre form symmetrical patterns on the leaves. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.

  • Open field near HDB estate : panoramic view

    Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This photograph shows an open field near some Housing Development Board (HDB) flats. The plants in the foreground convey the image of Singapore as being a clean and green Garden City. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.

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