Holttum Hall : general view [2]



Photograph

27 Oct 2007

Photographed By Wong, Lily

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This photograph shows the Holttum Hall, with a kapok tree beside it. It is named after Professor Eric Holttrum, Director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens from 1926 to 1949. Built in 1920, it was used a laboratory as well as the Director's office for a time. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.

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