Read Street, towards Clarke Street : general view [4]



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08 Aug 1982

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This is a 1982 photograph showing Read Street, from Clarke Quay towards Clarke Street. Clarke Quay, named after Lt. General Sir Andrew Clarke, Governor of the Straits Settlements (1873 - 1875), was once full of godowns. It is now filled with restaurants, craft shops and a Sunday market. Read Street and Clarke Street are not found in the present day street directory. Title devised by Library staff.


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Clarke Quay (Singapore)--Photographs

Streets--Singapore--Clarke Quay--Photographs

Warehouses--Singapore--Clarke Quay--Photographs

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Streets

Commercial buildings

Streets and Places

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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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