This 1969 photograph shows a mosaic tiled pathway beside the Thian Hock Keng Temple, 天福宫. The temple, located at 158 Telok Ayer Street, is Singapore’s oldest Chinese temple and is recognised as the most important temple of the local Hokkien community. The temple was gazetted as a national monument on...

This 1966 photograph shows a mosaic tiled pathway beside the Thian Hock Keng Temple, 天福宫. The temple, located at 158 Telok Ayer Street, is Singapore’s oldest Chinese temple and is recognised as the most important temple of the local Hokkien community. The temple was gazetted as a national monument on...

This 1966 photograph shows the side view of the entrance of Thian Hock Keng Temple, 天福宫. Two pillars carved with dragons can be seen. The temple, located at 158 Telok Ayer Street, is Singapore’s oldest Chinese temple and is recognised as the most important temple of the local Hokkien community....

This 1968 photograph shows the Thian Hock Keng Temple, located at Telok Ayer Street. It shows a view of the courtyard within the temple grounds. The temple was designed and built by skilled craftsmen from China according to definite Chinese temple architectural traditions. Carved dragons decorate the ornate roof. Title...

This 1968 photograph shows the Thian Hock Keng Temple, located at Telok Ayer Street. The temple was designed and built by skilled craftsmen from China according to definite Chinese temple architectural traditions. Carved dragons decorate the ornate roof. Title devised by Library staff.

This 1968 photograph shows the roof of the Thian Hock Keng Temple, located at Telok Ayer Street. The tiered roof displays a Chinese architectural influence in its design. Dragon figurines decorate the corners of the roof. Title devised by Library staff.