This is a photograph showing the rooftop of the Telok Ayer Market, also known as Lau Pa Sat or "Old Market". Its eye-catching octagonal design and clock tower makes this food centre a unique landmark at Raffles Quay. In the background are financial and office buildings at Shenton Way, including Robina House. Partially hidden are Shenton House, UIC Building, DBS Tower and Central Provident Fund (CPF) Building. Physical dimensions of original: 10 x 13 cm. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.

Credit Line

From the Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏. All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

Subjects

• Markets--Singapore--Photographs
• Historic buildings--Singapore--Photographs
• Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs
• Office buildings--Singapore--Photographs