This 1968 photograph shows the corner of Tanjong Katong Road and Geylang Road. A row of shophouses line the left hand side of this road. Tanjong Katong is situated near the East Coast area. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a 1968 photograph of a shot down Orchard Road, showing rows of buildings lining both its sides. Orchard Road was so named due to the orchards and plantations that existed there until the turn of the 20th century. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1967 photograph shows some houses along Java Road, in the historic Kampong Glam area. The minaret of Masjid Hajjah Fatimah can be seen on the left. Built between 1845 and 1846, the mosque was named after Hajjah Fatimah, a wealthy businesswoman. It was gazetted a national monument in 1973....

This 1967 photograph shows an aerial view of the houses on Java Road, in the historic Kampong Glam area. Java Road was known for its masonry workshops, however, it is no longer listed in the street directory. Today, a new Java Road which was constructed in the mid-1990s allows access...

This 1970 photograph shows Maritime Building. Featured are arches, Doric-styled columns and a short tower. Maritime Building was demolished and replaced with Tung Centre. Beside it was the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, now rebuilt into the HSBC Building. The Fullerton Building can be seen in the background. The buildings are...

This 1967 photograph shows some houses along Java Road, in the historic Kampong Glam area. The minaret of Masjid Hajjah Fatimah can be seen on the left. Built between 1845 and 1846, the mosque was named after Hajjah Fatimah, a wealthy businesswoman. It was gazetted a national monument in 1973....

This 1972 photograph shows the Amber Mansions featuring its wide-arched gallery windows and decorative roof gables. One of Singapore's first shopping centres, it took on the family name (Amber) of its owner, Joseph Elias. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1972 photograph shows the Amber Mansions featuring its wide-arched gallery windows and decorative roof gables. One of Singapore's first shopping centres, it took on the family name (Amber) of its owner, Joseph Elias. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1966 photograph shows Kallang Road with shophouses on the left. Features of the shophouses include casement windows, transom windows and a five-foot-way. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1968 photograph was taken from Oxley Road (perpendicular to Orchard Road) and shows a shot down Orchard Road with its row of shophouses. Shophouses are of various styles (e.g., early shophouse style, late shophouse style). Orchard Road was so named due to the orchards and plantations that existed there...

This 1967 photograph shows some shophouses, on Pahang Street. Pahang Street is located off Arab Street, within the Kampong Glam area. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1968 photograph shows Geylang Road, and the corner of Paya Lebar Road. Shophouses can be seen by the side of the road. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1967 photograph shows Arab Street, at the corner of North Bridge Road. A push-cart selling drinks has been set up on the road. Shophouses can be seen on the side of the Road. Arab Street is located within Kampong Glam. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1967 photograph shows some houses along Java Road, in the historic Kampong Glam area. The minaret of Masjid Hajjah Fatimah can be seen on the right of the photograph. Built between 1845 and 1846, the mosque was named after Hajjah Fatimah, a wealthy businesswoman. It was gazetted a national...

This1969 photograph shows Masjid Hajjah Fatimah on Java Road, in the historic Kampong Glam area. Built between 1845 and 1846, the mosque was named after Hajjah Fatimah, a wealthy businesswoman. Combining Eastern and Western design, the mosque is known for its unique minaret, which resembles a church spire. It was...

This 1968 photograph shows Geylang Road. Shophouses and some high-rise buildings can be seen. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1971 photograph shows a shot down Orchard Road. The right side of the photograph shows the road lined with rows of shophouses featuring five-foot way arcades and half-length casement windows. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1968 photograph shows Geylang Road with shophouses lined both sides of the road. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1968 photograph shows the junction of Geylang Road and Guillemard Road. Shophouses can be seen by the side of the road. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1966 photograph shows Kallang Road, with shophouses on the left side of the road. In the background is the Kallang Gas Works, now demolished. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1972 photograph shows the Amber Mansions featuring its wide-arched gallery windows and decorative roof gables. The front facade of the building stood at the curve of Penang Lane. One of Singapore's first shopping centres, it took on the family name (Amber) of its owner, Joseph Elias. Title devised by...

This 1968 photograph shows the road intersection of Geylang and Paya Lebar Roads. The five-storey building on the left has now been demolished. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1972 photograph shows Geylang Road with shophouses on the right. Cars can be seen parked along the road. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1967 photograph shows some houses along Java Road, in the historic Kampong Glam area. The minaret of Masjid Hajjah Fatimah can be seen on the right of the photograph. Built between 1845 and 1846, the mosque was named after Hajjah Fatimah, a wealthy businesswoman. It was gazetted a national...