David Elias Building, 2003 : exterior



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26 Jun 2003

Photographed By Heirwin Mohd Nasir

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This 2003 photograph shows the exterior of the three-storey David Elias Building, at the junction of Short Street and Middle Road. The neo-classical building has a high, pitched roof, yellow walls and the Star of David at the top of its façade. There are small balconies on the second and third floors. At the street level, arches between pillars on the front and sides of the building lead to a covered walkway. Title devised by Library staff.


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Judaism and architecture--Singapore

Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs

Historic buildings--Singapore--Photographs

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Commercial buildings

Historic buildings

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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