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This is a photograph of an advertisement in the 1960s, providing information about the New 7th Storey Hotel in Rochor Road. This hotel will be demolished for the construction of the new downtown MRT line. Title devised by Library staff.
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This is a photograph of the spiral staircase of the New 7th Storey Hotel at Rochor Road. This spiral staircase is believed to be the most distinctive feature of the hotel. This hotel will be demolished for the construction of the new downtown MRT line....
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7th Storey Hotel : general view [1]
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7th Storey Hotel : general view
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This 1983 photograph depicts the 7th Storey Hotel, located at Rochor Road (opposite Sin Koy Lane). The building was designed by Ng Keng Siang in the 1950s, and was demolished due to the expansion of the Bugis Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station for the Downtown Line. Title devised by Library...
7th Storey Hotel : general view
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New 7th Storey Hotel : exterior
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This photograph shows the main entrance of the New 7th (Seventh) Storey Hotel at 229 Rochor Road, Singapore. The glass doors offer a view of the interior lobby where two seated hotel guests can be seen. Title devised by Library staff....
Painted advertisement : close-up
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7th Storey restaurant : exterior
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This photograph shows the entrance to the restaurant at the New 7th Seventh Storey Hotel. A welcome mat is laid out on the inside of the glass door. Title devised by Library staff....
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Serangoon Road, information board : close-up [2]
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Grand Hotel : exterior
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